Question

Consider the following three-step reaction pathway.

Answer 1

Answer:

$NO \longrightarrow N_2O_2 \longrightarrow N_2O \longrightarrow N2$

Explanation:

The intermediates are the products of all the steps of the reaction pathway, with the exception of the last one. So the intermediates will be:

• N2O2 from the first step
• N2O from the second step

The list from reactant to final product:

$NO \longrightarrow N_2O_2 \longrightarrow N_2O \longrightarrow N2$

Note: the water is considered a by-product, given that is not the product of interest in this steps.