What is the rate-determining step in the mechanism of an electrophilic substitution reaction of benzene? Select one: OA. Attachment of the electrophile to benzene ring. OB. Bonding of catalyst to electrophile precursor. O C. Reformation of acid catalyst. OD. Formation of the electrophile. OE. Loss of H+ ion form arenium ion intermediate to reform aromatic ring.

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What is the rate-determining step in the mechanism of an electrophilic substitution reaction of benzene?
Select one:
OA. Attachment of the electrophile to benzene ring.
OB. Bonding of catalyst to electrophile precursor.
O C. Reformation of acid catalyst.
OD. Formation of the electrophile.
OE. Loss of H+ ion form arenium ion intermediate to reform aromatic ring.
Transcribed Image Text:What is the rate-determining step in the mechanism of an electrophilic substitution reaction of benzene? Select one: OA. Attachment of the electrophile to benzene ring. OB. Bonding of catalyst to electrophile precursor. O C. Reformation of acid catalyst. OD. Formation of the electrophile. OE. Loss of H+ ion form arenium ion intermediate to reform aromatic ring.
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