Use the energy diagram for the reaction A⟶D to answer the questions. How many transition states are there in the reaction? transition states:   How many intermediates are there in the reaction?   intermediates:   Which step of the reaction is the fastest?   Which step of the reaction has the smallest rate constant? Assume the frequency factor (?) is the same for each elementary reaction.   Is the overall reaction exothermic or endothermic?

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Use the energy diagram for the reaction A⟶D to answer the questions.

How many transition states are there in the reaction?

transition states:
 
How many intermediates are there in the reaction?
 
intermediates:
 
Which step of the reaction is the fastest?
 
Which step of the reaction has the smallest rate constant? Assume the frequency factor (?) is the same for each elementary reaction.
 
Is the overall reaction exothermic or endothermic?
 
A.cannot determine from the diagram
B. exothermic
C. endothermic
 
В
A
D
Reaction progress
Potential energy
Transcribed Image Text:В A D Reaction progress Potential energy
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