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Two single-step reactions, I and II, are carried out at the same temperature. Their reaction energy profiles are shown.
Potential energy
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| ‡ (I)
| / \
| Reactants / ___ Products (I)
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| ‡ (II)
| / \
| Reactants__/ ________ Products (II)
|
+--------------------------------------> Reaction coordinate
Based on the diagrams, which statement best compares the initial reaction rates of I and II?
Two single-step reactions, I and II, are carried out at the same temperature. Their reaction energy profiles are shown.
Potential energy
|
| ‡ (I)
| / \
| Reactants / ___ Products (I)
|
| ‡ (II)
| / \
| Reactants__/ ________ Products (II)
|
+--------------------------------------> Reaction coordinate
Based on the diagrams, which statement best compares the initial reaction rates of I and II?