Question

The reaction between nitric oxide and oxygen is described by the following chemical equation:

2NO+ 2O2 â 2NO2
2NO+ 2O2 â 2NO2 + O

Suppose a two-step mechanism is proposed for this reaction, beginning with this elementary reaction. Suppose also that the second step of the mechanism should be bimolecular. Suggest a reasonable second step. That is, write the balanced chemical equation of a bimolecular elementary reaction that would complete the proposed mechanism.

Answer 1

NO(g)+O(g)---> NO_2(g)

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

A non elementary reaction is a reaction that does not take place in a single reactive encounter. Non elementary reactions take place in steps. These steps are referred to as the reaction mechanism.

The reaction between nitric oxide and oxygen is a non elementary reaction. It takes place in two steps as i will now show below;

Step 1

NO(g) + O2(g) -------> NO2(g) + O(g)

Step 2

NO(g) + O(g) ---------> NO2(g)

Overall reaction equation

2NO(g) + O2(g) ----------> 2NO2(g)