Question

Identify the catalyst and intermediate in the following multi-step mechanism:

step 1: Br+O3 -> BrO+ O2

step 2: BrO + O3 -> Br +2O2

a. There is no catalyst or intermediate in the above reaction

b. Catalyst: O₂              Intermediate: O₃

c. Catalyst: BrO∙          Intermediate: Br∙  

d. Catalyst: O₃              Intermediate: O₂

e. Catalyst: Br∙             Intermediate BrO

Answer 1

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