Consider the Two Energy Diagrams Below for an S_N2 Reaction

question 7

Multiple Choice

Consider the two energy diagrams below for an S_N2 reaction. A B Which of the following is correct?:

• A)The change in the variable shown in A affects the transition state while that of B affects the reactant.
• B)The change in the variable shown in A affects the reactant while that of B affects the transition state.
• C)The changes in the variables shown in both A and B affect the transition state.
• D)The changes in the variables shown in both A and B affect the reactants.

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