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Which statement defines rate-determining step in a chemical reaction?

a the slowest step that determines the speed (rate) of the overall reaction
b the fastest step that determines the speed (rate) of the overall reaction
c an experiment that is performed to determine the rate law
d all the reactants in all the steps of a reaction mechanism

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A) The slowest step that determines the speed (rate) of the overall reaction
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The correct response would be A. The slowest step that determines the speed(rate) of the overall reaction.
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