Question

Nitric oxide (NO) reacts with oxygen to produce nitrogen dioxide `(NO_(2))` :
`2NO(g) + O_(2) to 2NO_(2) (g)`
The rate law for the reaction is:
`rate = k[NO]^2[O_(2)]`
Propose a mechanism for the above reaction.

Answer 1

The possible mechanism for the reaction.
`NO(g) + O_(2)(g) overset("slow")to NO_(2)(g)`
`NO_(3)(g) + NO(g) overset("Fast")to 2NO_(2)(g)`