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The rate constant for the elementary reaction is 7.1 109/M·s at 25°C.
2 NO(g) + O2(g) 2 NO2(g)

What is the rate constant for the reverse reaction at the same temperature?

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The rate constant for a reverse reaction given at the same temperature is determined.

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Since the equilibrium constant is equal to the forward rate constant ...

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