The Reaction of NO Gas with H₂ Gas Has the Following

question 115

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) + 2NO(g)  N₂O(g) + H₂O(g)
Step 2: N₂O(g) + H₂(g)  N₂(g) + H₂O(g)
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) 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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