The reaction between NO₂ and CO to produce NO₂ and CO₂ is believed to occur via two steps:
Step 1: NO₂ + NO₂ → NO₃ + CO
Step 2: NO₃ + CO → NO₂ + CO₂
The experimental rate law is rate = k[NO₂]².
(a) Write the equation for the overall reaction.
(b) Identify the intermediate.
(c) What can you say about the relative rates of steps 1 and 2?
Select all that apply.
- Step 1 is the slower step.
- Step 2 is the rate determing step.
- Step 1 is the rate determining step.
- Step 2 is the slower step.