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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.

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decreasing,decreasing
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increasing,decreasing
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decreasing,increasing
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increasing,increasing
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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.

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