Which of the Following Statements Must Be True of an Intermediate

question 70

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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