A True Statement About the Transition State(s)of an S_N2 Reaction

question 5

Multiple Choice

A true statement about the transition state(s) of an S_N2 reaction is:

• A) the two transition states are of unequal energy.
• B) the transition states precede and follow an unstable reaction intermediate.
• C) the single transition state represents the point of maximum free energy of the reaction.
• D) existence of this transition state implies an exothermic reaction.
• E) the transition state will always have a net charge of -1.

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