HW 15.85


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Sue Xu 2K
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HW 15.85

Postby Sue Xu 2K » Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:12 pm

In the answer key of 15.85, what does it mean by the dots in the structures of the activated complex? Also, is the activated complex equal to the intermediate?
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Audrey Goodman 1F
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Re: HW 15.85

Postby Audrey Goodman 1F » Tue Mar 13, 2018 1:53 pm

I believe the dots are essentially representing the bonds that are broken, although I am not completely sure. I think you could also put a line to represent the bonds breaking or forming in the activated complex.
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Re: HW 15.85

Postby Manvir2K » Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:00 pm

An activated complex is the same as the transition state, which is not the same thing as an intermediate.
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