Which of the following statements is/are true? Select all that apply. An interme
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Question
Which of the following statements is/are true? Select all that apply.
An intermediate is created during the reaction and then destroyed.
An intermediate is destroyed during the reaction and then recreated.
A catalyst is created during the reaction and then destroyed.
An intermediate is destroyed during the reaction and then recreated.
An intermediate is created during the reaction and then destroyed.
An intermediate is destroyed during the reaction and then recreated.
A catalyst is created during the reaction and then destroyed.
An intermediate is destroyed during the reaction and then recreated.
Explanation / Answer
An intermediate is created during the reaction and then destroyed.
During the reaction, first reactants are converted to the transition state which is then converted to an intermediate. The intermediate is then converted to another transition state which is then converted to products.
A catalyst may participate in the reaction. Thus the catalyst is consumed in the reaction and then regenerated in the next step.