The decomposition of nitrogen dioxide 2 NO2 → 2 NO + O2 occurs in a two-step sequence at elevated temperatures. The first step is NO2 → NO + O. Which of the following accurately predicts the second step that, when combined with the first step, gives the complete reaction?

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The decomposition of nitrogen dioxide 2 NO<sub>2</sub> → 2 NO + O<sub>2</sub> occurs in a two-step sequence at elevated temperatures. The first step is NO<sub>2 </sub>→ NO + O. Which of the following accurately predicts the second step that, when combined with the first step, gives the complete reaction?