The Steady State Assumption States That If

Multiple Choice

The steady state assumption states that if
K₁ = the rate constant for ES formation
K₂ = the rate constant for ES dissociation
K₃ = the rate constant for product formation

A) k₂ is highly negligible compared with k₃
B) The rate of formation of ES is equal to the rate of its degradation over the course of the reaction.
C) The rate of formation of ES exceeds the rate of degradation over the course of the reaction.
D) k₃ is negligible when compared to k₂.
E) Product concentration at the beginning of the reaction is low.