Mechanism for the reaction of nitrogen dioxide


The mechanism for the reaction of nitrogen dioxide with carbon monoxide to form nitric oxide and carbon dioxide is thought to be:

NO2 + NO2→NO3 + NO slow

NO3 + CO→NO2 + CO2 fast

What are the intermediate(s) in the proposed mechanism?

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Chemistry: Mechanism for the reaction of nitrogen dioxide
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