(Solved): 3.) Answer the following questions about energy diagrams/reaction energies. (10 points total) 3a.) I ...

3.) Answer the following questions about energy diagrams/reaction energies. (10 points total) 3a.) In the space below, draw a reaction energy diagram for a two-step reaction with the following guidelines: The first step of the reaction is the rate determining step and is endothermic.

The second step is exothermic. ( +1 ) The overall reaction is exothermic.

Label both axis. Label the reactant as "R,", the intermediate as "I," and the product as "P."

3b.) Consider the rate determining step of the reaction. Which species does the transition state most closely resemble? Write your answer in the box.

3c.) What is the sign ( + or -