Which of the Following Statements Must Be True of an Intermediate

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements must be true of an intermediate in a reaction mechanism?
I. Is produced in an elementary step.
II. Is consumed in an elementary step.
III. Is included in the overall balanced reaction equation.

• A) I only
• B) II only
• C) III only
• D) I and II only
• E) I, II, and III

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