Chapter 20, Problem 117RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The consistency of the structure of dinitrogen trioxide formed in the reaction of nitrogen monoxide with the nitrogen dioxide that is made from isotopically labeled nitrogen, with $\text{ONONO}$ arrangement is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The descriptor, ‘$\rightleftharpoons$’ denotes that the rate of formation of the product is equal to the rate of formation of reactants. This condition exists when both the product and the reactant are equally stable at the equilibrium.