For a reaction, 2NO+2H2→N2+2H2O, the possible mechanism is 2NO⇌N2O2 N2O2+H2slow−−→N2O+H2O N2O+H2Ofast−−→N2+H2O What is the rate law and order of the reaction?
A
Rate=[N2O2],order=1
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B
Rate=[N2O2][H2],order=2
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C
Rate=[N2O2]2,order=2
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D
Rate=[N2O2]2[H2],order=3
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Solution
The correct option is CRate=[N2O2][H2],order=2 The slowest step of the reaction is rate determining step. N2O2+H2→N2O+H2O Rate of reaction =[N2O2][H2] Hence, order of reaction =2.