The Decomposition of Ozone May Occur Through the Two-Step Mechanism

question 112

Multiple Choice

The decomposition of ozone may occur through the two-step mechanism shown below:
Step 1
O₃ → O₂ + O
Step 2
O₃ + O → 2O₂
The oxygen atom is considered to be a(n)

• A)activated complex.
• B)catalyst.
• C)reaction intermediate.
• D)product.
• E)reactant.

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