Metal ion catalysis is facilitated by any of several mechanisms, including
A) stabilizing negative charges on an intermediate.
B) promoting formation of nucleophiles.
C) metals binding directly to substrates.
D) stabilizing negative charges on an intermediate and metals binding directly to substrates.
E) All of the answers are correct.

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Metal ion catalysis involves various mechanisms, including stabilizing negative charges on an intermediate, promoting the formation of nucleophiles, and metals binding directly to substrates. These actions help in lowering the activation energy of reactions and increasing the rate of reaction, making all the provided options correct.

Metal Ion Catalysis Is Facilitated by Any of Several Mechanisms