1. Read the paper by Rebenne et al., 1996 ["Aqueous Chlorination Kinetics
and Mechanism of Substituted Dihydroxybenzenes,"
by L.M. Rebenne, A.C. Gonzales & T.M. Olson, Env.
Sci. & Technol. 30:2235-2242] and prepare a 1-page critique.
2. Use the LFER relationship
developed in this paper to estimate the k2
and k3 rate constants for 4-nitroresorcinol.
3. Now using the results from
#2, estimate the half-life of 4-nitroresorcinol in a chlorine contactor at pH
7.0. Assume a steady state chlorine
concentration of 3.5 mg/L.
Assigned: 24 Apr 08
Due: 1 May 08