The Energy Profiles for Four Different Reactions Are Shown Below

question 103

Multiple Choice

The energy profiles for four different reactions are shown below. The scales are the same for each. Which reaction requires the most energetic collisions to reach the transition state?

• A) a
• B) b
• C) c
• D) d

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