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If the energy of the activated complex lies close to energy of reactants, it means that reaction is

Correct answer: D. Exothermic and fast

  • A. Slow
  • B. Endothermic
  • C. Exothermic
  • D. Exothermic and fast

Explanation

The activated complex is the highest-energy state of a reaction. If the energy of the activated complex is close to the energy of the reactants, it means that the reaction does not require a lot of energy to get over the activation barrier. This means that the reaction will be Exothermic and fast.

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