Question 1
What does a multistep reaction energy profile show about a reaction that occurs in more than one step?
Question 2
In a multistep energy profile, what is an intermediate?
Question 3
What is the meaning of the transition state on a reaction energy diagram?
Question 4
What does the activation energy $E_a$ represent in a multistep reaction?
Question 5
Which statement best describes the rate-determining step in a multistep mechanism?