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In a complex multi-step reaction, the overall rate of the reaction is primarily governed by:Reaction Mechanism Chemistry Question

Question

In a complex multi-step reaction, the overall rate of the reaction is primarily governed by:

Answer: D

💡 Solution & Explanation

The slowest step in a complex reaction mechanism is known as the Rate Determining Step (RDS) and it acts as the bottleneck dictating the overall reaction kinetics.

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