AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5
A two-step energy profile shows two TS peaks separated by a valley where a labeled species sits.
On a multi-step energy profile, an intermediate appears at:
Only at the start
The highest peak
A local minimum (valley) between two TS peaks
The lowest energy point overall
Explanation
Intermediates are stable enough to occupy a valley (local minimum) between transition state peaks.
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