15. Chemical Kinetics
Energy Diagrams
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
Consider the reaction X → Z and its reaction profile below.
(a) Identify the number of transition states and intermediates formed.
(b) Is X → Y faster than Y → Z?
(c) What is the sign of ΔE?
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Consider the reaction X → Z and its reaction profile below.
(a) Identify the number of transition states and intermediates formed.
(b) Is X → Y faster than Y → Z?
(c) What is the sign of ΔE?