(b)   The following sequence of elementary steps is a proposed mechanism for the reaction.          I.     NO + NO ↔ N2O2         II.     N2O2 + H2 → H2O + N2O       III.     N2O + H2 → N2 + H2O        Based on the data presented, which of the above is the rate-determining step? Show that the mechanism is consistent with (i)    the observed rate law for the reaction, and (ii)  the overall stoichiometry of the reaction.   Note: Please briefly explain the answer above.

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(b)   The following sequence of elementary steps is a proposed mechanism for the reaction.

         I.     NO + NO ↔ N2O2

        II.     N2O2 + H2 → H2O + N2O

      III.     N2O + H2 → N2 + H2O

       Based on the data presented, which of the above is the rate-determining step? Show that the mechanism is consistent with

(i)    the observed rate law for the reaction, and

(ii)  the overall stoichiometry of the reaction.

 
Note: Please briefly explain the answer above.
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