The Rate Law for the Reaction 2NO₂ + O₃ $\rarr$ N₂O₅ + O₂ Is Rate = K[NO₂][O₃]

question 79

Multiple Choice

The rate law for the reaction 2NO₂ + O₃ $\rarr$ N₂O₅ + O₂ is rate = k[NO₂][O₃].Which one of the following mechanisms is consistent with this rate law?

• A)NO₂ + NO₂ \(\rarr\) N₂O₄ (fast) N₂O₄ + O₃ \(\rarr\) N₂O₅ + O₂ (slow)
• B)NO₂ + O₃ \(\rarr\) NO₅ (fast) NO₅ + NO₅ \(\rarr\)N₂O₅ + ⁵/₂O₂ (slow)
• C)NO₂ + O₃ \(\rarr\) NO₃ + O₂ (slow) NO₃ + NO₂ \(\rarr\) N₂O₅ (fast)
• D)NO₂ + NO₂ \(\rarr\)N₂O₂ + O₂ (slow) N₂O₂ + O₃\(\rarr\) N₂O₅ (fast)

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