What Is an Intermediate

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is an intermediate?

• A) A local maximum on the energy diagram.
• B) A point on the reaction pathway that has a discrete lifetime.
• C) A point half-way between the starting materials and products.
• D) The highest energy compound on an energy diagram.

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