Chapter 20, Problem 109CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The most preferred products for the decomposition of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be predicted using Table $\text{3-3}$.

Concept introduction: The preferred product depends on the value of activation energy. The reaction that has lower activation energy will be preferred first.

To determine: The explanation to show that the preferred products for the decomposition of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$ are ${\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}$ and $\text{NO}$ rather than ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ using Table $\text{3-3}$.