a) sketch a reaction coordinate diagram for an exothermic two-step reaction, identifying the rate determining step. b) provide an example of a two-step reaction whose rate determine step is the first step.
a) sketch a reaction coordinate diagram for an exothermic two-step reaction, identifying the rate determining step. b) provide an example of a two-step reaction whose rate determine step is the first step.
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