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In the context of chemical reactions, what does the term "rate determining step" refer to?
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Options:
  • A The step with the highest rate
  • B The first step in the reaction mechanism
  • C The step with the lowest rate
  • D The final step in the reaction mechanism
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The step with the lowest rate
In the context of chemical reactions, the rate determining step refers to the step with the lowest rate.

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