A Proposed Mechanism for the Decomposition of N₂O₅ Is as Follows

question 35

Multiple Choice

A proposed mechanism for the decomposition of N₂O₅ is as follows:
N₂O₅
NO₂ + NO₃
Slow step
NO₂ + NO₃
NO₂ + O₂ + NO
Fast step
NO + N₂O₅
3NO₂
Fast step
What is the overall chemical equation predicted by this mechanism?

• A)N₂O₅ + NO₂ + NO₃ → 4NO₂ + O₂
• B)N₂O₅ + NO → 3NO₂
• C)2N₂O₅ → 4NO₂ + O₂
• D)N₂O₅ → NO₂ + NO₃
• E)N₂O₅ → NO₂ + O₂ + NO

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