Which of the following correctly describes the reaction whose reaction coordinate diagram is shown?
A)endergonic with no transition state
B)exergonic with no transition state
C)endergonic with a transition state
D)exergonic with a transition state
E)endergonic with an intermediate

Question

Which of the following correctly describes the reaction whose reaction coordinate diagram is shown? 
A)endergonic with no transition state 
B)exergonic with no transition state 
C)endergonic with a transition state 
D)exergonic with a transition state 
E)endergonic with an intermediate

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction coordinate diagram shown represents an exergonic reaction as the energy of the products is lower than the energy of the reactants. Additionally, there is a transition state present, which indicates that a high-energy intermediate is formed during the reaction. Therefore, the correct choice is D, exergonic with a transition state.

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