Question

Consider the following step of a reaction mechanism.

A+B___>D+E (slow)
Which statement identifies a reaction intermediate?
A, if it is used in a later step
B, if it is produced in an earlier step
D, if it is used in an earlier step
E, if it is produced in a later step

Answer 1

i think it's D I'm not sure...

Answer 2

b, if it produced in an earlier step

Step-by-step explanation:

i got it right :) hope this helps!!