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6. What happens to the energy of the transition state when a catalyst is used?

A. The energy increases.
B. The energy decreases.
C. The energy does not change.
D. The energy varies during the catalyzed reaction.


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Answer:

D I think the answer is D for this question

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Answer:

is the B

Step-by-step explanation:

The point of highest energy (point of the activated complex) represents the transition state. With a catalyst, the energy required for the reaction to enter the decay state, therefore, the energy required to start the reaction also decreases.

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