Determine which of the following reaction coordinate diagrams represents (i) a reaction with a thermodynamically and kinetically stable product and (ii) a reaction with a thermodynamically and kinetically unstable product.

• A. i. Diagram B represents a reaction with a thermodynamically and kinetically stable product.ii. Diagram C represents a reaction with a thermodynamically and kinetically unstable product.
• B. i. Diagram B represents a reaction with a thermodynamically and kinetically stable product.ii. Diagram A represents a reaction with a thermodynamically and kinetically unstable product.
• C. i. Diagram D represents a reaction with a thermodynamically and kinetically stable product.ii. Diagram C represents a reaction with a thermodynamically and kinetically unstable product.
• D. i. Diagram D represents a reaction with a thermodynamically and kinetically stable product.ii. Diagram A represents a reaction with a thermodynamically and kinetically unstable product.

Answer: (A)