For the reaction:
$2NO_{2(g)} + O_{3(g)} \to N_2O_{5(g)} + O_{2(g)}$
The rate law is $R = K[NO_2]^1 [O_3]^1$.
Which of these possible reaction mechanisms is consistent with the rate law?
Mechanism $I$:
$NO_{2(g)} + O_{3(g)} \to NO_{3(g)} + O_{2(g)}$ (slow)
$NO_{3(g)} + NO_{2(g)} \to N_2O_{5(g)}$ (fast)
Mechanism $II$:
$O_{3(g)} \rightleftharpoons O_{2(g)} + [O]$ (fast)
$NO_{2(g)} + [O] \to NO_3$ (slow)
$NO_{3(g)} + NO_{2(g)} \to N_2O_5$ (fast)

  • A
    $I$ only
  • B
    $II$ only
  • C
    Both $I$ and $II$
  • D
    Neither $I$ nor $II$

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