Chemistry
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Chapter 12, Problem 10Q
Each of the statements given below is false. Explain why.
a. The activation energy of a reaction depends on the overall energy change (∆E) for the reaction.
b. The rate law for a reaction can be deduced from examination of the overall balanced equation for the reaction.
c. Most reactions occur by one-step mechanisms.
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