Which of the Following Statements Regarding Reaction Mechanisms Is NOT

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding reaction mechanisms is NOT true?

• A)A valid reaction mechanism must be consistent with the stoichiometry of the rate-determining step.
• B)Proposed elementary steps must be reasonable.
• C)A valid reaction mechanism must be consistent with the stoichiometry of the reaction.
• D)Valid mechanisms may have more than one transition state.
• E)The proposed mechanism must be consistent with the experimentally observed rate law.

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