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The unstable arrangement of atoms that forms momentarily at the peak of the activation-energy barrier is known as the _____. common ion catalyst inhibitor activated complex

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It is the activated complex

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The unstable arrangement of atoms that forms momentarily at the peak of the activation-energy barrier is known as the activated complex. Activated complex is termed as a intermediate that is highly unstable and formed during the conversion of reactant into product. That is a short lived intermediate.

The unstable arrangement of atoms that forms momentarily at the peak of the activation-example-1
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