What can prevent a reaction from occurring, on the molecular level, even if both particles have sufficient kinetic energy to react?
A)The size of each particle
B)The solvent in which the particles exist
C)The orientation of each particle
D)Nothing; they will react.

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The orientation of each particle can prevent a reaction from occurring because molecules must collide with the correct orientation to allow the necessary bonds to form or break.

What Can Prevent a Reaction from Occurring, on the Molecular