 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

The last <elementary reaction> creates two nitrogen dioxide molecules per event, so
$$
\boxed{\frac{d[\mathrm{NO_2}]}{dt}=2k_2[\mathrm{NO}][\mathrm{ONOO}]_{\rm ss}
=\frac{2k_1k_2[\mathrm{NO}]^2[\mathrm{O_2}]}{k_{-1}+k_2[\mathrm{NO}]}.}
$$
The factor of two is required for the production rate requested. The conventional reaction rate for $\mathrm{2NO+O_2\to2NO_2}$ would be one half of this production rate.

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