Chapter 4, Problem 4.31P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The free-energy diagram for a reaction $A\rightleftarrows B\rightleftarrows C$ that meets the criteria that the standard free energies are in the order $A<C<B$ and the rate-limiting step of the reaction is $A\rightleftarrows B$ is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

The transition state is formed during the conversion of reactants into products in the chemical reaction. In an energy level diagram, it corresponds to the high potential energy along the y-axis. In this state, the dashed bond implies that bonds are partially broken and partially formed in the reaction.