Refer to the illustration below for the reaction A D. (a) How many steps does this

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Refer to the illustration below for the reaction A → D.

(a) How many steps does this reaction have?

(b) Which is the rate-determining step in this reaction?

(c) Which step is the fastest?

(d) How many intermediates must form in the reaction?

(e) A catalyst is added that accelerates the third step only. What effect, if any, will the catalyst have on the rate of the overall reaction?Potential energy A B C Reaction coordinate D

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