However , one must be cautious when examining a multistep reaction or one with the possibility of rearrangements during an intermediate stage .
Hammond 's postulate is especially important when looking at the rate - limiting step of a reaction .
One must be cautious when examining a multistep reaction or one with the possibility of rearrangements during an intermediate stage .
Hammond 's postulate is especially important when looking at the rate - limiting step of a reaction .