Which Rate Law Is Consistent with the Proposed Mechanism for the Reaction

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which rate law is consistent with the proposed mechanism for the reaction?
NO₂(g) + CO(g) → NO₂(g) + CO₂(g)
Mechanism:
2 NO₂(g) → NO₃(g) + NO(g) (fast)
NO₃(g) + CO(g) → NO₂(g) + CO₂(g) (slow)

• A)Rate = k[NO₂]²[CO]
• B)Rate = k[NO₂][CO]
• C)Rate = k[NO₂]²
• D)Rate = k[NO₃][CO]

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