Consider the Reaction: CH₃CH₂∙ + Br₂ → CH₃CH₂Br + Br∙

question 78

Essay

Consider the reaction: CH₃CH₂∙ + Br₂ → CH₃CH₂Br + Br∙ .
Given that this reaction has an activation energy of +6 kcal/mol and a ΔH° of -22 kcal/mol, sketch a reaction-energy diagram for this reaction. Label the axes and show E_a and ΔH° on your drawing.

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