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

question 90

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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