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A reaction RIX1IX2P has relative energies (kJ/mol): R = 0, TS1 = 60, I1 = 25, TS2 = 90, I2 = 40, TS3 = 55, P = −20. Which statements are correct?
AThe activation energy of the step PIX2 is 15 kJmol−1
BThe reaction has two intermediates
CThe overall ΔH is −20kJmol−1
DThe rate-determining step is IX1IX2
Answer: B, C, D
I1 and I2 are the two minima. TS2 (90) is the highest peak, so IX1IX2 is rate-determining. ΔH=−20−0=−20 kJ/mol. The step PIX2 has barrier 55-(-20) = 75 kJ/mol, not 15 (which is the forward barrier IX2P).