Given the hypothetical reaction mechanism
$A\overset{I}{⟶}B\overset{II}{⟶}C\overset{III}{⟶}D\overset{IV}{→}E$ and the rate as

Species formed Rate of its information

$B$ $0. 002mol / h$ per mole of $A$

$C$ $0. 030mol / h$ per mole of $B$

$D$ $0. 011mol / h$ per mole of $C$

$E$ $0. 420mol / h$ per mole of $D$

The rate determining step is

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Given the hypothetical reaction mechanism

$A\overset{I}{⟶}B\overset{II}{⟶}C\overset{III}{⟶}D\overset{IV}{→}E$ and the rate as

Species formed	Rate of its information
$B$	$0. 002mol / h$ per mole of $A$
$C$	$0. 030mol / h$ per mole of $B$
$D$	$0. 011mol / h$ per mole of $C$
$E$	$0. 420mol / h$ per mole of $D$

The rate determining step is

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Correct answer: A. step I

Among the formation of B, C, D and E , the slowest step is the rate determining step. As formation of B , i.e. 0 . 002mol / h per mole of A is the slowest step. Hence, step- (I) is the rate determining step.

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