For the reaction mechanism below

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Rate equations · Rate equations

Problem

For the reaction mechanism below, the first elementary step is rate-limiting. Step 1 (slow): 2 NO(g) + Br₂(g) → 2 NOBr(g) Step 2 (fast): NOBr(g) + NO(g) → products Write the form of the rate law for the overall reaction.

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