1. For a reaction mechanism to be plausible, what 2 criteria must be met?

2. The reaction between CO and NO2 to produce NO and CO2 is thought to occur in 2 steps.

NO2 + NO2 ====> NO + NO3
NO3 + CO =====> NO2 + CO2

The experimental rate law is, R=k[NO2]2

Write the equation for the overall reaction.
Identify the reaction intermediates.
Identify the rate determining step.

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