Consider reactions A, B, and C, which have the potential energy profiles shown. Assuming that the reactions have roughly the same frequency factors, which reaction is the slowest?

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Reaction B has the highest activation energy, meaning it requires more energy for the reaction to occur. This implies that reaction B will have a slower reaction rate compared to reactions A and C, which have lower activation energies. The frequency factor being roughly the same for all reactions does not impact the relative rate of reactions, as it is a constant value.

Consider Reactions A, B, and C, Which Have the Potential