What type of reaction mechanism involves a slow step followed by one or more fast steps?

A. Elemental reaction
B. Chain reaction
C. Rate-determining step
D. Equilibrium reaction

Answer: Rate-determining step

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

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