4 Consider the reaction coordinate diagram below which shows

4. Consider the reaction coordinate diagram below, which shows the transformation of starting materials A into two possible products B or C. Which statement is true? I(C) Extent of Reaction a. The conversion of A into B is more rapid than the conversion of A into C b. B is more thermodynamically stable than C. c. The conversion of A into intermediate I(B) or (C) is thermodynamically favorable. d. The activation energy for the conversion of A into B is greater than the activation energy for the conversion of A into C e. Starting materials A are more stable than both of the possible products B and C

Solution

The activation energy of A to B conversion is less than that of A to C conversion. So A to B conversion occurs at faster rate than A to C.

So option A is the true statement.