Consider the reaction X → Z and its reaction profile below. ...

15. Chemical Kinetics

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15. Chemical Kinetics

ANSWERS OPTIONS

(a) Transition state: 2; Intermediate: 1
(b) No, Y → Z is faster
(c) Positive

(a) Transition state: 1; Intermediate: 2
(b) No, Y → Z is faster
(c) Positive

(a) Transition state: 1; Intermediate: 2
(b) No, Y → Z is faster
(c) Negative

(a) Transition state: 2; Intermediate: 1
(b) No, Y → Z is faster
(c) Negative

Consider the reaction X → Z and its reaction profile below. (a) Identify the number of transition states and intermediates formed. (b) Is X → Y faster than Y → Z?(c) What is the sign of ΔE?