In a reaction that yields either Product A or Product B

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry

Problem

In a reaction that yields either Product A or Product B, which quantity must be smaller for the product that is classified as the kinetic product—its activation energy (EaE_a) or its Gibbs free-energy change (ΔG\Delta G) relative to the reactants?

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