Chapter 8, Problem 22CTQ

a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Each transition state in below diagram should be marked with double dagger $\left(\begin{array}{l}†\\ †\end{array}\right)$ .

  

Concept introduction: Energetics of a reaction describes the energy associated with different components during the process of reaction. Energy diagram is a plot of energy along $\text{Y}$ axis and reaction coordinate along $\text{X}$ axis. Reaction proceeds when the reactant molecules collide and have proper orientation. The pathway from reactant to product involves transition state. Transition state is a hypothetical statewhich gives clear picture of the orientation of reactant molecules during collision that is a process of the bonds formed and broken during the reaction. Transition state is highest energy state of a reaction.

b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Number of steps in each reaction below should be determined.

  

Concept introduction: Energetics of a reaction describes the energy associated with different components during the process of reaction. Energy diagram is a plot of energy along $\text{Y}$ axis and reaction coordinate along $\text{X}$ axis. Reaction proceeds when the reactant molecules collide and have proper orientation. The pathway from reactant to product involves transition state. Transition state is a hypothetical statewhich gives clear picture of the orientation of reactant molecules during collision that is a process of the bonds formed and broken during the reaction. Transition state is highest energy state of a reaction.