For the following reaction profiles, indicate
The positions of reactants and products.
The activation energy.
ΔE for the reaction.

The second reaction profile is representative of a reaction that occurs by a two-step mechanism. Which point on the plot represents the energy of the intermediate in the two-step reaction? Which step in the mechanism is rate determining, the first or the second step? Explain.

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Reaction coordinate EN ー_ Reaction coordinate