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In many reactions, the reaction proceeds in a sequence of steps. The overall rate of such reactions is determined by ______. - Chemistry (Theory)

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In many reactions, the reaction proceeds in a sequence of steps. The overall rate of such reactions is determined by ______.

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  • slowest step

  • fastest step

  • molecularity of the steps

  • order of different steps

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Solution

In many reactions, the reaction proceeds in a sequence of steps. The overall rate of such reactions is determined by slowest step.

Explanation:

In reactions that proceed through multiple steps, one step is usually slower than the others. This slowest step acts as a bottleneck and determines the overall rate of the reaction. It is known as the rate-determining step (RDS).

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Chapter 4: Chemical Kinetics - OBJECTIVE (MULTIPLE CHOICE) TYPE QUESTIONS [Page 268]

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Nootan Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 4 Chemical Kinetics
OBJECTIVE (MULTIPLE CHOICE) TYPE QUESTIONS | Q 26. | Page 268
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