At room temperature, the reaction between NO and O2 to give NO2 is fast, while that between CO and O2 is slow. It is due to :

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Question

At room temperature, the reaction between NO and O₂ to give NO₂ is fast, while that between CO and O₂ is slow. It is due to :

A.CO is smaller in size that of NO

B.CO is poisonous

C.The activation energy for the reaction, 2NO + O₂ → 2NO₂ is less then 2CO + O₂ → 2CO₂.

D.None of the above

More is the activation energy less is the rate of reaction.

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