Which of the Following Must Be True of an Intermediate

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following must be true of an intermediate in a reaction mechanism?
(I) Is produced by an elementary step
(II) Is consumed in an elementary step
(III) Is included in the net reaction for the mechanism

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

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