The rate determining step of a reaction is the
A)slowest step and thus,has highest energy barrier
B)slowest step and thus,has lowest energy barrier
C)fastest step and thus,has highest energy barrier
D)fastest step and thus,has lowest energy barrier
E)none of the above

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The rate determining step of a reaction is the slowest step and has the highest energy barrier because it is the step that limits the overall rate of the reaction. The other steps may occur more quickly or have lower energy barriers, but they do not limit the rate of the reaction.

The Rate Determining Step of a Reaction Is the