Question

Consider the reaction pathway graph below. What inference is supported by the graph?

A) The energy of the activated complex (A) is greater than that of the products (C).
B) The energy of the activated complex (B) is greater than that of the reactants (A).
C) The energy of the products (A) is greater than that of the reactants (C).
D) The energy of the reactants (B) is greater than that of the activated complex (A).

Answer 1

The inference supported by the reaction pathway graph is that the energy of the activated complex (A) is greater than that of the products (C).

Step-by-step explanation:

The reaction pathway graph shows the energy changes that occur during a chemical reaction. The graph consists of reactants on the left, products on the right, and a peak in the middle representing the transition state or activated complex. In this case, the inference supported by the graph is that the energy of the activated complex (A) is greater than that of the products (C). This is indicated by the peak on the graph being higher than the energy of the products. Therefore, the correct answer is A) The energy of the activated complex (A) is greater than that of the products (C).