Which Factor Does NOT Contribute to the Large, Negative, Free-Energy

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which factor does NOT contribute to the large, negative, free-energy change upon hydrolysis of "high-energy" compounds?

• A) electrostatic repulsion in the reactant
• B) low activation energy of forward reaction
• C) stabilization of products by extra resonance forms
• D) stabilization of products by ionization
• E) stabilization of products by solvation

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