Which consequence results when rate constants are mismatched in coupled reactions?

💡 Explanation

Intermediate accumulation occurs because with uneven rate constants the rate-determining step exhibits *bottlenecking*, creating a buildup of intermediate species faster than it gets consumed; therefore Option C results, rather than an increase in reaction rate with matched kinetics.

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