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Question

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?

Energy diagram showing reaction profile from X to Z with transition states and intermediates labeled.

Accepted Answer

(a) Transition state: 2; Intermediate: 1
(b) No, Y → Z is faster
(c) Negative

Answer

(a) Transition state: 2; Intermediate: 1
(b) No, Y → Z is faster
(c) Positive

Answer

(a) Transition state: 1; Intermediate: 2
(b) No, Y → Z is faster
(c) Positive

Answer

(a) Transition state: 1; Intermediate: 2
(b) No, Y → Z is faster
(c) Negative