The decomposition of acetaldehyde is thought to follow the proposed mechanism below. k1 CH3CHO→ CH3 + CHO k2 CH3 + CHO $CH4 + CH2CHO k3 CH2CHO CO + CH3 k4 CH3 + CH3 → C2H6 a. Explain the features of this proposed mechanism that must be true for it to be plausible. b. Apply the steady state approximation to determine expressions for the rate of production of methane and ethane.

The decomposition of acetaldehyde is thought to follow the proposed mechanism below. k1 CH3CHO→ CH3 + CHO k2 CH3 + CHO $CH4 + CH2CHO k3 CH2CHO CO + CH3 k4 CH3 + CH3 → C2H6 a. Explain the features of this proposed mechanism that must be true for it to be plausible. b. Apply the steady state approximation to determine expressions for the rate of production of methane and ethane.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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