Consider the following mechanism: 1. N205(g) NO2(g) + NO3 (fast) 2. NO2(g) + NO3 → NO + NO2(g) + O2(g) (slow) 3. NO(g) + NO3(g) → 2NO2 (fast) a) What is the overall reaction: b) Identify any intermediates and/or catalysts in the reaction mechanism: c) What is the molecularity of the rate limiting step: d) What is the rate law for this reaction

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Consider the following mechanism:
1. N205(g) NO2(g) + NO3 (fast)
2. NO2(g) + NO3 → NO + NO2(g) + O2(g) (slow)
3. NO(g) + NO3(g) → 2NO2 (fast)
a) What is the overall reaction:
b) Identify any intermediates and/or catalysts in the reaction mechanism:
c) What is the molecularity of the rate limiting step:
d) What is the rate law for this reaction
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following mechanism: 1. N205(g) NO2(g) + NO3 (fast) 2. NO2(g) + NO3 → NO + NO2(g) + O2(g) (slow) 3. NO(g) + NO3(g) → 2NO2 (fast) a) What is the overall reaction: b) Identify any intermediates and/or catalysts in the reaction mechanism: c) What is the molecularity of the rate limiting step: d) What is the rate law for this reaction
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