A. The mechanism is always known
B. A single step can be the rate-determining step
C. All steps in the mechanism are fast
D. The mechanism does not affect the rate of reaction
Answer: A single step can be the rate-determining step
Which of the following statements about reaction mechanisms is true?
Additional Information: In a reaction mechanism, the rate-determining step is often the slowest step that affects the overall reaction rate.
Subjects: Chemical Kinetics, Chemistry