A Reaction Occurs Via the Following Sequence of Elementary Steps

question 67

Multiple Choice

A reaction occurs via the following sequence of elementary steps.What is the reaction intermediate?
1^st step: A + 2B → 2C
2^nd step: 2C → D

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) There is no intermediate.

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