Question

According to transition state theory, for the formation of an activated complex, one of the vibrational degrees of freedom is converted into a translational degree of freedom. Energy of the activated complex is higher than the energy of reactant molecules.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
• C. If assertion is true, but reason is false
• D. Both assertion and reason are false statements

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

Answer 2

The formation of an activated complex takes place when vibrational degree of freedom convert into a translational degree of freedom. This statement is given by transition state theory. Also the energy of activated complex is higher than the energy of reactant molecule, is true but it is not the correct explanation of the assertion.