The rate-determining step in a reaction mechanism is:

A. The fastest step
B. The equilibrium step
C. The slowest step
D. The step with the most intermediates

Answer: The slowest step

Additional Information: The slowest step in a reaction mechanism is the rate-determining step, which controls the overall reaction rate.

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