The reaction of NO2 (g) and CO (g) is thought to occur in two steps:
Step1 Slow NO2 (g) + NO2 (g) ---> NO (g) + NO3 (g)
Step2 Fast NO3 (g) + CO (g) ---> NO2 (g) + CO2 (g)
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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