The reaction of NO₂(g) and CO(g) is thought to occur in two steps to give NO and CO₂:
Step 1: Slow

Step 2: Fast

(a) Show that the elementary steps add up to give the overall, stoichiometric equation.
(b) What is the molecularity of each step?
(c) For this mechanism to be consistent with kinetic data, what must be the experimental rate equation?
(d) Identify any intermediates in this reaction.

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NO₂(g) + NO₂ (g) → NO(g) + NO3(g)