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A reaction has relative energies (kJ/mol): R = 0, TS1 = 60, I1 = 25, TS2 = 90, I2 = 40, TS3 = 55, P = . Which statements are correct?

  1. AThe activation energy of the step is 15
  2. BThe reaction has two intermediates
  3. CThe overall is
  4. DThe rate-determining step is

Answer: B, C, D

I1 and I2 are the two minima. TS2 (90) is the highest peak, so is rate-determining. kJ/mol. The step has barrier 55-(-20) = 75 kJ/mol, not 15 (which is the forward barrier ).
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