The reaction 2 NO₂ → 2 NO + O₂ is proposed to occur by the elementary steps (1) NO₂ +…

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The reaction 2 NO₂ → 2 NO + O₂ is proposed to occur by the elementary steps (1) NO₂ + NO₂ ⇌ N₂O₄ (fast, reversible) (2) N₂O₄ → 2 NO + O₂ (slow) Which species formed in step (1) is an intermediate that would not appear in the rate law for the overall reaction?

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