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In a multistep reaction such as `A + B rarr Q rarr C`. The potential energy diagram is shown below. What is `E_(a)` for the reaction `Q rarr C` ?

(a)`3 kcal mol^(-1)`
(b)`5 kcal mol^(-1)`
(c) `8 kcal mol^(-1)`
(d) `11 kcal mol^(-1)`

A

`3 kcal mol^(-1)`

B

`5 kcal mol^(-1)`

C

`8 kcal mol^(-1)`

D

`11 kcal mol^(-1)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
For `Q rarr C`
`E_(a) = 23-20=3 kcal mol^(-1)`
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