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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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