MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #5118

The rate-determining step in a reaction mechanism is the

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #5118

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The rate-determining step in a reaction mechanism is the

    • A) Fastest step
    • B) Slowest step
    • C) First step
    • D) Last step

    Answer: Slowest step

    Explanation: The slowest step determines the overall rate of the reaction, hence it's the rate-determining step.