Question

State true or false.

Transition state theory postulates that the reacting molecules form unstable intermediates, which are subsequently decomposed to products.

(a) Transition state theory postulates that the reacting molecules form unstable intermediates, which are subsequently decomposed to products.

(b) True

(c) False

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The above asked question is from Kinetics of Homogeneous Reactions topic in section Kinetics of Homogeneous Reactions of Chemical Reaction Engineering

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Transition state theory postulates that the reacting molecules form unstable intermediates, which are subsequently decomposed to products.

Explanation: Transition state theory proposes that reactants form intermediates called activated complex, which then stabilizes by product formation.

A + B → AB* → Products