CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry
Problem
A reaction has ΔG∘=−45kJ mol−1, yet the mixture shows no measurable conversion after several hours at 25 °C. Using the information that the peak of its energy profile is far above the reactants, explain why the process is said to be under kinetic control.