(a)
Interpretation:
The method of initial rates should be described.
Concept introduction:
Method of initial rates is related to the rate law.
(b)
Interpretation:
The activated complex should be described.
Concept introduction:
Activated complex is related to the transition state of reaction.
(c)
Interpretation:
Reaction mechanism should be described.
Concept introduction:
Reaction mechanism is used to depict all the intermediates involved in the reaction that does not appear in the final or overall reaction.
(d)
Interpretation:
Heterogeneous catalyst should be described.
Concept introduction:
A substance that alters (increases or decreases) the rate of reaction by lowering or increasing the activation energy respectively, but it does not itself get consumed in the reaction is called a catalyst. A catalyst can be heterogeneous or homogenous. A heterogeneous catalyst is used in the hydrogenation of
(e)
Interpretation:
Rate-determining step should be described.
Concept introduction:
Rate-determining step is used to determine the rate expression for the reaction.
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