Multi-step Mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
In a multi-step reaction, what does the intermediate on a reaction coordinate diagram look like?
A
Intermediates are shown with “valleys” in G 2x dagger
2
Q
What is the Rate Determining Step?
A
The “largest hill”/ 2x dagger in a reaction coordinate graph
The slowest reaction
3
Q
How does the rate relate to k?
A
The faster the reaction, the larger the k value.
4
Q
What do catalysts do?
A
They increase the reaction rate by providing an alternative reaction mechanism with a lower “threshold energy” to carry out the reaction,
