Chapter 16, Problem 109CP

 (a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: It is to be shown that, $K=\frac{k_{\text{f}}}{k_{\text{r}}}$ by using the free energy profile for a simple one-step solution. The reason of falsity in the statement “A catalyst can increase the rate of a forward reaction, but not the rate of the reverse reaction” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

To show: At equilibrium, $K=\frac{k_{\text{f}}}{k_{\text{r}}}$ by using the free energy profile for a simple one-step solution.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: It is to be shown that, $K=\frac{k_{\text{f}}}{k_{\text{r}}}$ by using the free energy profile for a simple one-step solution. The reason of falsity in the statement “A catalyst can increase the rate of a forward reaction, but not the rate of the reverse reaction” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

To show: At equilibrium, $K=\frac{k_{\text{f}}}{k_{\text{r}}}$ by using the free energy profile for a simple one-step solution.