Which of the Following Describes Intermediates $\text { and/or }$ Transition States?
A) Transition States Occur at Minima on Reaction

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes intermediates $\text { and/or }$ transition states?

• A) Transition states occur at minima on reaction coordinate diagrams.
• B) Both transition states and intermediates occur at maxima on reaction coordinate diagrams.
• C) An intermediate is always produced after the rate-determining step of a reaction mechanism.
• D) Transition states have partially formed bonds whereas intermediates have fully formed bonds.
• E) none of the above

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