Transition state (2, (TS2)) is structurally most likely as: | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Transition state $2\, (TS2)$ is structurally most likely as:

A

intermediate 1

B

transition state $3(TS3)$

C

intermediate 2

D

product

Answer

intermediate 2

Explanation

Solution

The transition state resembles to that species which is energetically near to it (Hammond postulate). Hence, TS2 will resemble to intermediate 2 .