Step 1: NO(g) + O3(g) → NO2(g) + O2(g) Step 2: NO2(g) + O(g) → NO(g) + O2(g) A reaction mechanism fo — Kinetics Chemistry Question
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Step 1: NO(g) + O3(g) → NO2(g) + O2(g)
Step 2: NO2(g) + O(g) → NO(g) + O2(g)
A reaction mechanism for the destruction of ozone, O3(g), is represented above. In the overall reaction, NO(g) is best described as
A.
an inhibitor
B.✓ Correct
a catalyst
C.
a reactant
D.
an intermediate
E.
a product
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