Chapter 14, Problem 14.91SP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The potential energy profile for the given reaction needs to be determined.

${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)+{\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)\to {\text{H}}_2\text{O}\left(g\right)+\text{CO}\left(g\right)$

Concept introduction:

Potential energy diagram is the graphical representation of the energy changes that takes place during a chemical reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

A plausible structure for the transition state needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The transition state is the particular configuration along a reaction coordinate corresponding to highest potential energy along the reaction coordinate.