6.07e Compare energy diagrams A and B. Assuming all other factors (such as concentrations and temperature) are identical for the two processes, identify which process will occur more rapidly. Explain. O Process B will occur more rapidly because it is exergonic, while Ais endergonic. O Process B will occur more rapidly because it has a lower energy of activation O Process Awill occur more rapidly because it is exergonic, while B is endergonic, O Process A will occur more rapidly because it has a lower energy of activation Hint D Consider the relative energy diagrams for four different processes: A B Potential energy Potential energy Potential energy Potential energy Reaction coordinate Reaction coordinate Reaction coordinate Reaction coordinate 6.07d Correct. In process A, the transition state resembles the reactants more than products because the transition state is closer in energy to the reactant than the products (the Hammond postulate) Compare energy diagrams A and C. In which case will the transition state resemble reactants more than products? Explain. The transition state in process A resembles the reactants, because the transition state energy is closer to the reactants. The transition state in process Cresembles the reactants, because the process is endergonic