Which of the following is a definition of the rate-determining step of a reaction mechanism?
A) the first step
B) the last step
C) the step that crosses the highest energy barrier
D) the most exothermic step

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The rate-determining step of a reaction mechanism is the step that crosses the highest energy barrier, as it is the slowest step and thus determines the overall rate of the reaction.

Which of the Following Is a Definition of the Rate-Determining