Problem Set 5. The gas-phase decomposition of N₂O is believed to occur via two elementary steps: Step 1: N₂O → N₂ + O 2 Step 2: N₂O + 0 ➜ N₂ + O₂ 2 k₁ 1 k₂ Experimentally, the rate law is found to be rate=k[N₂O]. a. Write the equation for the overall reaction. b. Identify the intermediate. c. What can you say about the relative rates of steps 1 and 2? 1-1

Problem Set 5. The gas-phase decomposition of N₂O is believed to occur via two elementary steps: Step 1: N₂O → N₂ + O 2 Step 2: N₂O + 0 ➜ N₂ + O₂ 2 k₁ 1 k₂ Experimentally, the rate law is found to be rate=k[N₂O]. a. Write the equation for the overall reaction. b. Identify the intermediate. c. What can you say about the relative rates of steps 1 and 2? 1-1

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