6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Energy Diagram
58PRACTICE PROBLEM
Uncatalyzed decarboxylation of the oxaloacetic acid dianion has a rate constant of 1.7×10–5 s–1. The rate constant becomes 0.17 s–1 in the presence of Zn(II). To what extent does the catalyst accelerate the rate of reaction?
Uncatalyzed decarboxylation of the oxaloacetic acid dianion has a rate constant of 1.7×10–5 s–1. The rate constant becomes 0.17 s–1 in the presence of Zn(II). To what extent does the catalyst accelerate the rate of reaction?