Draw a reaction coordinate diagram for the following reaction in which: a. B is the most stable and A is the least stable. b. The transition state from B to C is less stable than transition state from A to B.

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Draw a reaction coordinate diagram for the following reaction in which:
a. B is the most stable and A is the least stable.
b. The transition state from B to C is less stable than transition state from A
to B.

Free Energy
A
K₁
B
K₂
Progress of Reaction
C
Transcribed Image Text:Free Energy A K₁ B K₂ Progress of Reaction C
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