Composite reaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002333",
  "term": "Composite reaction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction that proceeds through a sequence of two or more elementary reactions. The overall stoichiometry and rate law of a composite reaction are determined by the individual steps and their relative rates. This type of reaction is also known as a stepwise reaction or a complex reaction in kinetic studies.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "chemical reaction",
    "elementary reaction",
    "opposing reactions",
    "rate of reaction",
    "simultaneous reactions",
    "stepwise reaction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2291. 'Nomenclature of kinetic methods of analysis (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2293 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365102291)",
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1098 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/composite-reaction/"
}