Which of the Following Correctly Describes Intermediates And/or Transition States

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes intermediates and/or transition states?

• A)Transition states occur at minima on reaction coordinate diagrams.
• B)Both transition states and intermediates occur at maxima on reaction coordinate diagrams.
• C)An intermediate is always produced after the rate-determining step of a reaction mechanism.
• D)Transition states have partially formed bonds whereas intermediates have fully formed bonds.
• E)none of the above

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