The rate law for the following reactions: 2NO₂ → NO₃ + NO K1; Slow NO₃ + CO → NO₂ + CO₂ K2; Fast
Explanation
The rate law depends on the slowest (rate-determining) step, which is 2NO₂ → NO₃ + NO.Since this step involves two NO₂ molecules, the rate law is Rate = K₁[NO₂]²