Which of the Following Statements Regarding Transition States and Activated

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding transition states and activated complexes is NOT correct?

• A)An activated complex is formed by reacting species that have enough potential energy to react with each other.
• B)Formation of the activated complex is usually endothermic.
• C)An activated complex is an unstable,short-lived intermediate between reactants and products.
• D)Every activated complex formed goes on to generate the products of the reaction.
• E)There can be more than one transition state during the course of a multistep reaction.

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