A proposed mechanism for the reduction of nitrogen as NO by hydrogen is:
Step 1: H₂(g) + 2 NO(g) $\rightarrow$ N₂O(g) +H₂O(g) (slow)
Step 2: N₂O(g) + H₂(g) $\rightarrow$ N₂(g) +H₂O(g) (fast) Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Question

A proposed mechanism for the reduction of nitrogen as NO by hydrogen is:
Step 1: H₂(g) + 2 NO(g)

\rightarrow

N₂O(g) +H₂O(g) (slow)
Step 2: N₂O(g) + H₂(g)

\rightarrow

N₂(g) +H₂O(g) (fast) Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The text "N₂O" refers to chemical species involved in the reaction steps, not an activated complex. An activated complex is a high-energy, transient structure at the peak of the energy barrier between reactants and products, not a stable or intermediate species.

A Proposed Mechanism for the Reduction of Nitrogen as NO →\rightarrow→

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