15. Chemical Kinetics
Reaction Mechanism
22PRACTICE PROBLEM
Consider the following mechanism:
Step 1: NO2(g) + NO2(g) → NO3(g) + NO(g)
Step 2: NO3(g) + CO(g) → NO2(g) + CO2(g)
Does NO3(g) act as a catalyst or intermediate for the reaction mechanism shown?
Consider the following mechanism:
Step 1: NO2(g) + NO2(g) → NO3(g) + NO(g)
Step 2: NO3(g) + CO(g) → NO2(g) + CO2(g)
Does NO3(g) act as a catalyst or intermediate for the reaction mechanism shown?