In a reaction energy profile for a multistep mechanism
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Problem
In a reaction energy profile for a multistep mechanism, the peak that occurs between two valleys represents which of the following?
(a) a reaction intermediate formed during the mechanism
(b) the activated complex (transition state) for an elementary step
(c) the energy barrier for the rate-determining step of the mechanism
(d) the enthalpy change, ΔH, of that elementary step