The reaction of with follows this mechanism: 1

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Problem

The reaction of

\text{NO}_2

with

\text{F}_2

follows this mechanism: 1.

\text{NO}_2 + \text{F}_2 \rightarrow \text{NO}_2\text{F} + \text{F}

(slow) 2.

\text{F} + \text{NO}_2 \rightarrow \text{NO}_2\text{F}

(fast) Write the rate law predicted for the overall reaction.