Activated complex is a substance which is ?
Correct answer: B. Unstable
- A. Stable
- B. Unstable
- C. Can be isolated
- D. Can exist as product
Explanation
Activated complex is an unstable combination of all the atoms involved in the reaction for which the energy is maximum. It is a short lived species and decomposes into the products immediately. It has a transient existence, that is why it is also called a transition state.
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