A proposed two-step mechanism for the fluorination of nitrogen dioxide is shown

CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Introduction to organic chemistry · Introduction to organic chemistry

Problem

A proposed two-step mechanism for the fluorination of nitrogen dioxide is shown. Step 1 NO

_2

+ F

_2

→ NO

_2

F + F (fast) Step 2 F + NO

_2

→ NO

_2

F (slow) Which species is most appropriately classified as an intermediate? (a)

\mathrm{NO_2F}

(b)

\mathrm{NO_2}

(c)

\mathrm{F}

(d)

\mathrm{F_2}