Reaction Energy Profile

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

The diagram shows

A
$A multi-step reaction$
B
$An exothermic reaction with activation energy$
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C
$An endothermic reaction$
D
$Zero activation energy$

Explanation

Products are below reactants (exothermic) and there is a clear Eₐ barrier.

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