The gas-phase decomposition of X₂O is proposed to occur by the following mechanism:…

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The gas-phase decomposition of X₂O is proposed to occur by the following mechanism: Step 1 X₂O ⇌ X + XO (fast) Step 2 X + XO → X₂ + O (slow) Identify all reaction intermediates present in this mechanism.

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