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In a reaction progress curve, which point on the curve corresponds to an intermediate of the reaction?

the point at the far left of the curve

a valley between two peaks

the top of a peak

the point at the far right of the curve

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Answer:

The answers is a valley between two peaks

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User Leigh  McCulloch
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Answer : The correct option is, a valley between two peaks

Explanation :

Reaction intermediate : It is defined as the short lived compound that is formed in a chemical reaction between the reactant and the desired products. The intermediate compounds are unstable compounds.

In a reaction progress curve, a valley between two peaks on the curve corresponds to an intermediate of the reaction. That means a valley between the two peaks of the transition state.

As per question,

The point at the far left of the curve are the reactant.

The top of a peak is the transition state.

The point at the far right of the curve are the product.

Hence, the correct option is, a valley between two peaks

The energy diagram are shown below.

In a reaction progress curve, which point on the curve corresponds to an intermediate-example-1
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