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What should be characterisations of reaction mechanisms
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Characterisations of reaction mechanisms involve understanding the detailed steps, including:
* Reactants and products: Identifying the initial reactants and the final products of the reaction.
* Intermediates and transition states: Determining the intermediate species and transition states (unstable, high-energy species) involved along the reaction pathway.
* Rate law: Establishing the mathematical equation that describes the rate of the reaction and its dependence on the concentrations of the reactants.
* Mechanism: Proposing a step-by-step sequence of elementary reactions that explains the overall transformation from reactants to products.
* Evidence: Providing experimental evidence, such as kinetic data, spectroscopic analysis, or isotopic labeling, to support the proposed mechanism.
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