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(a)
Interpretation:
The transition state for the reverse reaction of Eq.4.30 is to be drawn. The structure is to be compared with the transition state shown in Eq.4.31.
Concept introduction:
The transition state is formed during the conversion of reactants into products in the
(b)
Interpretation:
The general statement about the transition-state structures for a reaction and its reverse is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The transition state is formed during the conversion of reactants into products in the chemical reaction. In an energy level diagram, it corresponds to the high potential energy along the y-axis. In this state, the dashed bond implies that bonds are partially broken and partially formed in the reaction.
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