A Proposed Mechanism for the Reduction of Nitrogen as NO

question 84

Multiple Choice

A proposed mechanism for the reduction of nitrogen as NO by hydrogen is: Step 1: H₂(g) + 2NO(g)  N₂O(g) + H₂O(g)
(slow)
Step 2: N₂O(g) + H₂(g)  N₂(g) + H₂O(g)
(fast)
What is the rate law?

• A) Rate = k[H₂][NO]
• B) Rate = k[H₂]²[NO]
• C) Rate = k[H₂][NO]²
• D) Rate = k[H₂]²[NO]²
• E) More information is needed to answer this question.

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