The reactions `:2CO(g)+O_(2)(g)rarr 2CO_(2)(g)` and `2NO(g)+O_(2)(g) rarr 2NO_(2)(g)` look to be similar. Yet the former is slower than latter at same temperature. Why ?

Explanation

To understand why the reaction \(2CO(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2CO_2(g)\) is slower than the reaction \(2NO(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2NO_2(g)\) at the same temperature, we can analyze the factors affecting the rate of a chemical reaction.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Identify the Reactions**:
- Reaction 1: \(2CO(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2CO_2(g)\)
- Reaction 2: \(2NO(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2NO_2(g)\)

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