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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a chiral molecule in organic chemistry?
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In the context of organic chemistry, what is the 'bottleneck effect'?
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A situation where a reaction is catalyzed by a specific enzyme to increase its rate.
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A phenomenon where a reaction is limited by the slowest step in the reaction mechanism.
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A condition where a reaction reaches equilibrium and no further change in concentration occurs.
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A process where a molecule undergoes a change in configuration due to steric hindrance.
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The 'bottleneck effect' in organic chemistry refers to a situation where the overall rate of a reaction is determined by the slowest step in the reaction mechanism. This is often called the rate-determining step.
To understand this concept, consider a multi-step reaction mechanism. Each step has its own rate, and the step with the slowest rate will limit the overall speed of the reaction, much like how the narrowest part of a bottle limits the flow of liquid.
In a reaction mechanism, the rate-determining step is crucial because it acts as a bottleneck, controlling the rate at which the entire reaction proceeds.
Identifying the rate-determining step involves analyzing the kinetics of each step in the mechanism, often through experimental data or theoretical calculations.
Understanding the bottleneck effect is important for chemists to optimize reaction conditions, such as by using catalysts to speed up the slowest step, thereby increasing the overall reaction rate.
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