Reaction mechanisms

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  • Created on: 18-03-15 19:57
Define reaction mechanism
series of steps that together make up the overall rxn
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What is the slow step in a multi-step reaction called?
Rate-determining step
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The overall rxn can be no faster than the...
slow step
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What does the rate-determining step involve?
reactants from rate equation only
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What is an intermediate?
Generated in first step, consumed in 2nd
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What is the slow step in a multi-step reaction called?

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Rate-determining step

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The overall rxn can be no faster than the...

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What does the rate-determining step involve?

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What is an intermediate?

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