CH1012
                                         L1 /   
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                                         L1 /   
12
Multi-step reaction
REACTION ENERGETICS
 
Bonds are broken.
Bonds are formed.
Transition
   states
- unstable
- energy
maximum
TS1
TS2
Intermediate
- energy
  minimum
Rate depends on Ea1 slowest step
  - heat required to initiate reaction.