Consider the three-step mechanism for the reaction of A thro…
Consider the three-step mechanism for the reaction of A through intermediates B and C to produce D shown below.A → B Ea = 15 kcal/mol, ΔH° = 13 kcal/molB → C Ea = 10 kcal/mol, ΔH° = -6 kcal/molC → D Ea = 2 kcal/mol, ΔH° = -20 kcal/molWhich of the three steps is rate determining?
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