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← ScienceWhich consequence results when isotopic ratio imbalance occurs?
A)Reaction pathways undergo kinetic isotope effect✓
B)Materials gain improved structural tensile strength
C)Catalytic reactions become thermodynamically favorable
D)Energy requirement to change phase decreases
💡 Explanation
The kinetic isotope effect happens because heavier isotopes react more slowly due to their higher mass needing more energy to break bonds; therefore, certain reaction pathways will slow down or cease, rather than tensile strength being improved.
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