Answer: a. Using the free energy profile for a simple
Chapter 15, Problem 15.103(choose chapter or problem)
a. Using the free energy profile for a simple one-step reaction, show that at equilibrium K 5 kf/kr, where kf and kr are the rate constants for the forward and reverse reactions. Hint: Use the relationship DG8 5 2RT ln(K), and represent kf and kr using the Arrhenius equation (k 5 Ae2Ea/RT). Reaction coordinate G Reactants Ea (forward) G Ea (reverse) Products b. Why is the following statement false? A catalyst can increase the rate of a forward reaction but not the rate of the reverse reaction.
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