Which Statement(s)are True According to the Hammond Postulate

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement(s) are true according to the Hammond postulate?

• A)In an exergonic reaction, the transition state is more similar in energy to the reactant than the product.
• B)In an exergonic reaction, the transition state is more similar in energy to the product than the reactant.
• C)In an endergonic reaction, the transition state is more similar in energy to the reactant than the product.
• D)In an endergonic reaction, the transition state is more similar in energy to the product than the reactant.
• E)A and D

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