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Why does a balanced chemical equation not provide a true picture of how a reaction takes place?
ChemistryChemical KineticsNEET
Options:
  • A It lacks information about the products of the reaction.
  • B It does not include the stoichiometric coefficients.
  • C Most reactions involve multiple steps.
  • D It cannot be accurately balanced.
Solution:
1945 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Most reactions involve multiple steps.
A balanced chemical equation does not provide a true picture of a reaction because most reactions involve multiple steps, not just a single step.

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