Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The formation of the kinetic product has a higher activation energy than the formation of the thermodynamic product.
• B)The kinetic product is more stable than the thermodynamic product.
• C)The thermodynamic product forms faster than the kinetic product.
• D)The transition state leading to the kinetic product is lower in energy than those leading to alternative products.
• E)The kinetic and thermodynamic products form at the same rate; it is the energy difference between them that determines product distribution.

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