Which of the following statements best defines the Hammond postulate?

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The Hammond postulate states that the structure of a transition state most resembles the species nearest to it in energy. This means that a transition state that is closer in energy to the reactants will have a transition state structure that resembles the reactants, while a transition state that is closer in energy to the products will have a transition state structure that resembles the products. This postulate is based on the observation that the highest energy point on the reaction pathway (the transition state) is structurally similar to the species that it is closest in energy to.

Which of the Following Statements Best Defines the Hammond Postulate