The reaction profile for the mechanism
NO₂(g) + F₂(g) $\rightarrow$ NO₂F(g) + F(g) slow
F(g) + NO₂(g) $\rightarrow$ NO₂F(g) fast
Shows

Question

The reaction profile for the mechanism NO₂(g)+ F₂(g)$\rightarrow$NO₂F(g)+ F(g)slow F(g)+ NO₂(g)$\rightarrow$NO₂F(g)fast Shows

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The reaction profile shows two distinct maxima, indicating that two transition states are involved in the mechanism. The first maximum is higher, suggesting that the first step is the slower step and the rate-determining step of the reaction.

The Reaction Profile for the Mechanism NO2(g)+ F2(g) →\rightarrow→ NO2F(g)+ F(g)slow F(g)+ NO2(g)

The Reaction Profile for the Mechanism
NO₂(g)+ F₂(g) $\rightarrow$ NO₂F(g)+ F(g)slow
F(g)+ NO₂(g)