The Reaction of NO Gas with H₂ Gas Has the Following

question 98

Multiple Choice

The reaction of NO gas with H₂ gas has the following rate law: Rate = k[H₂][NO]².A proposed mechanism is: Step 1: H₂(g) + 2 NO(g) $\to$ N₂O(g) + H₂O(g)
Step 2: N₂O(g) + H₂(g) $\to$ N₂(g) + H₂O(g)
What is the molecularity of steps 1 and 2,and which step is the rate-determining step?

• A)2; 2; step 1
• B)4; 4; step 2
• C)3; 2; step 1
• D)3; 2; step 2
• E)Cannot be determined from the information provided.

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