The Decomposition of Ozone Is Thought to Proceed Through the Following

question 47

Multiple Choice

The decomposition of ozone is thought to proceed through the following mechanism: Step 1: Step 2: If the rate law  k[O₃][NO], what is the molecularity of steps 1 and 2, and which step is the slow, or rate-determining, step?

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

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