Which Statement Below Regarding Transition States and Activated Complexes Is

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which statement below regarding transition states and activated complexes is FALSE?

• A)An activated complex is formed by reacting species that have enough potential energy to react with each other.
• B)Formation of the activated complex is usually endothermic.
• C)An activated complex is an unstable, short-lived species between reactants and products.
• D)Every activated complex formed goes on to generate the products of the reaction.
• E)There can be more than one transition state during the course of a multistep reaction.

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