A possible mechanism for the gas phase reaction of NO and H2 is as follows: Step 1    2NO --k1-->N2O2 Step 2   N2O2 + H2 --k2--> N2O + H2O Step 3   N2O + H2 --k3--> N2 + H2O Which of the following statements concerning this mechanism is not supported by the information provided?   a. Step 1 is the rate-determining step? b. N2O2 is an intermediate c. There is no catalyst in this reaction d. The rate expression for step 1 is rate = k[NO]2 e. All steps are bimolecular reactions

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A possible mechanism for the gas phase reaction of NO and H2 is as follows:

Step 1    2NO --k1-->N2O2

Step 2   N2O2 + H2 --k2--> N2O + H2O

Step 3   N2O + H2 --k3--> N2 + H2O

Which of the following statements concerning this mechanism is not supported by the information provided?

 

a. Step 1 is the rate-determining step?

b. N2O2 is an intermediate

c. There is no catalyst in this reaction

d. The rate expression for step 1 is rate = k[NO]2

e. All steps are bimolecular reactions

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