A thermodynamically-controlled reaction will yield:A) the most stable product. B) the product whose formation requires the smallest free energy of activation. C) the product that can be formed in the fewest steps. D) the product that is formed at the fastest rate. E) None of these.

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Dennis Chung

31 March, 04:35

A thermodynamically-controlled reaction will yield:A) the most stable product. B) the product whose formation requires the smallest free energy of activation. C) the product that can be formed in the fewest steps. D) the product that is formed at the fastest rate. E) None of these.

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Answer: Option (A) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A thermodynamically controlled reaction will have lower energy and it is known that lower is the energy present within the molecules of a reaction or substance more closely they are associated with each other.

As a result, they will have strong intermolecular forces due to which they will become stable in nature. Therefore, molecules will not move randomly from one place to another.

Thus, we can conclude that a thermodynamically-controlled reaction will yield the most stable product.