6. The rate law for the overall reaction 2 N2O5 (g) → 4 NO2 (g) + O2 (g) is Rate = k[N2O5]. %3D a. Consider this mechanism: i. N2O5 (g) → NO3 (g) + NO2 (g) ii. NO2 (g) + N2O, (g) → 3 NO2 (g) + O2 (g) [slow] iii. NO3 (g) + O (g) → NO2 (g) + O2 (g) Is this reaction mechanism consistent with the rate law? Why or Why not? [fast] [fast]

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6. The rate law for the overall reaction
2 N2O5 (g) → 4 NO2 (g) + O2 (g)
is Rate = k[N½Os].
a. Consider this mechanism:
%3D
i. N2O5 (g) → NO3 (g) + NO2 (g)
ii. NO2 (g) + N2O5 (g) → 3 NO2 (g) + O2 (g) [slow]
iii. NO3 (g) + O (g) → NO2 (g) + O2 (g)
Is this reaction mechanism consistent with the rate law? Why or Why not?
[fast]
[fast]
b. If the reaction mechanism is not consistent with the rate law, how would it need
to change to become consistent?
c. List potential reaction intermediates present in this mechanism.
d. Draw a reaction energy diagram for this mechanism including any modifications
you've made in a-c.
Transcribed Image Text:6. The rate law for the overall reaction 2 N2O5 (g) → 4 NO2 (g) + O2 (g) is Rate = k[N½Os]. a. Consider this mechanism: %3D i. N2O5 (g) → NO3 (g) + NO2 (g) ii. NO2 (g) + N2O5 (g) → 3 NO2 (g) + O2 (g) [slow] iii. NO3 (g) + O (g) → NO2 (g) + O2 (g) Is this reaction mechanism consistent with the rate law? Why or Why not? [fast] [fast] b. If the reaction mechanism is not consistent with the rate law, how would it need to change to become consistent? c. List potential reaction intermediates present in this mechanism. d. Draw a reaction energy diagram for this mechanism including any modifications you've made in a-c.
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