Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement of Hammond's

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement of Hammond's postulate?

• A) The transition state of an exothermic reaction will resemble the starting materials (reactants) more than the product.
• B) The transition state of an exothermic reaction will resemble the products more than the starting materials (reactants).
• C) The transition state of an endothermic reaction will resemble the starting materials (reactants) more than the product.
• D) the difference in energy between the starting materials (reactants) and transition state controls the rate of a reaction.

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