The rate constant for a reaction can be increased by a–– the stability of the reactant or by b– the stability of the transition state. Select the correct choice for a and b.
A
decreasing,decreasing
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B
increasing,decreasing
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C
decreasing,increasing
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D
increasing,increasing
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Solution
The correct option is C decreasing,increasing If the reaction is less stable, rate constant in more and the transition state is stable. So, we can say that the rate constant of a reaction is increased by decreasing stability of the reactant or by increasing the stability of transition state.