A reaction

has the reaction free-energy diagram shown in Fig. P4.55.
(a) Which compound is present in greatest amount when the reaction comes to equilibrium? In least amount?
(b) What is the rate-limiting step of the reaction?
(c) Using a vertical arrow, label the standard free energy of activation for the overall A †’ D reaction.
(d) Which reaction of compound C is faster: C †’ B or C †’ D? How do you know?
Figure P4.55

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reaction coordinate