Question
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.
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.