Compare the Following Two Potential Energy Diagrams for General Reactions

question 27

Multiple Choice

Compare the following two potential energy diagrams for general reactions I andII. Which statement below is correct with respect to their corresponding enthalpy of reaction and their relative rates?
I.
II.

• A) Reaction I is exothermic, reaction II is endothermic and reaction I proceeds at a faster rate.
• B) Both reactions are exothermic and reaction II proceeds at a faster rate.
• C) Reaction I is endothermic, reaction II is exothermic and reaction I proceeds at a faster rate.
• D) Reaction I is exothermic, reaction II is endothermic and reaction II proceeds at a faster rate.
• E) Both reactions are endothermic and reaction I proceeds at a faster rate.

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