The rate constant for a reaction can be increased by `underset(bar)(a)` the stability of the reactant or by `underset(bar)(b)` the stability of the transition state. Select the correct choice for a and b.
A
decreasing, decreasing
B
increasing, decreasing
C
decreaseing, increasing
D
increasing, increasing
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The correct Answer is:
c
more the stable reactant and more will be rate constant more the stable transition stable less will activation energy more is rate of reaction.
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