Question

The transition state can be described as _____ and _____.

A. highly unstable; high in energy
B. highly stable; high in energy
C. highly stable; low in energy
D. highly unstable; low in energy

Answer 1

@sweetburger Help please!

Answer 2

@aaronq please help me!

Answer 3

Study this image, look at the axes and the structure of the transition state.

This will tell you both of the characteristics that the question is asking for

Answer 4

@aaronq Ok, so I think the answer is B. Is that right?

Answer 5

So you're saying that carbon with 5 bonds is a stable compound?

Answer 6

Oh wait no! So it's A?

Answer 7

yup!

Answer 8

yay thanks! :)

Answer 9

nooo problem!