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The following reaction mechanism has been proposed for a reaction:

(slow) NO2 + NO2-> NO3 + NO
(fast) NO3 + CO -> CO2 + NO2

A. Write the equation for the overall reaction from the mechanism above.

B.Write the rate law for the reaction

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Sum the two equations. NO2 cancels on each side, NO3 cancels on each side to leave
NO2 + CO ==> CO2 + NO

B. The rate law for the reaction is determined by the slow step; therefore,
rate = k(NO2)2
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