The energy profile diagram for a multi-step reaction,$A$ $\xrightarrow{1} B$ $\xrightarrow{2} C$ $\xrightarrow{3} D,$ is given below. The rate-determining step of the reaction is:

  • A
    $A \to B$
  • B
    $B \to C$
  • C
    $C \to D$
  • D
    Cannot be predicted

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