The rate of a reaction, or how quickly a reaction will proceed, is best determined by:
A) ∆R
B) ∆G‡
C) ∆G°′
D) ∆H
E) None of the above.

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The rate of a reaction is best determined by the activation energy (∆G‡), which represents the energy required for the reactants to reach the transition state and form products. A lower activation energy corresponds to a faster reaction rate. Therefore, choice (B) ∆G‡ is the best option.

The Rate of a Reaction, or How Quickly a Reaction