Which of the Following Statements About a Two-Step Reaction Mechanism

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a two-step reaction mechanism is true?

• A)The transition states are located at energy minima.
• B)Each step is characterized by its own value of DH° and E_a.
• C)The rate-determining step has the lower energy transition state.
• D)The reactive intermediate is located at an energy maximum.

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