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In a two step reaction, the rate determining step has the lowest energy of activation.

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In a two step reaction, the rate determining step has the highest energy of activation. The rate determining step can be determined by taking the largest energy difference between any starting material or intermediate on the diagram and any transition state that comes after it.

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