Consider a Reaction That Occurs by the Following One-Step Mechanism

question 7

Multiple Choice

Consider a reaction that occurs by the following one-step mechanism:
A₂ + B₂ → 2 AB
The potential energy profile for this reaction is shown below.
-What is the species present at reaction stage 3?

• A)an intermediate
• B)a product
• C)a reactant
• D)a transition state

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