Question

question 24 (1 point)
examine the figure below:

which letter represents the location of an activated complex?
a
b
a and b
b and e
e

Explanation:

An activated complex (transition state) is the highest - energy point in a reaction step. In the given energy - reaction progress diagram, points A and D are local maxima (peaks), which represent activated complexes. But since the options do not have A and D, and among the given options, point A is a local maximum (activated complex for the first step of the reaction). Point B is a local minimum (intermediate), point E is a local minimum (lower - energy state).

Answer:

A. A