Which of the following is a definition of the activation energy of a reaction?
A) the difference in Gibbs free energy between the reactants and the transition state
B) the difference in Gibbs free energy between the reactants and the intermediate
C) the difference in Gibbs free energy between the reactants and the product
D) the difference in Gibbs free energy between the transition state and the product

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The activation energy of a reaction is defined as the difference in Gibbs free energy between the reactants and the transition state. This energy barrier must be overcome for the reaction to proceed.

Which of the Following Is a Definition of the Activation