Which of the Following Describes a Reaction Mechanism

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a reaction mechanism?
I.consists of a series of elementary steps
II.reproduces the experimentally determined rate law
III.is the way the reaction actually occurs

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

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