The correct statement regarding the following energy diagrams is

Question

The correct statement regarding the following energy diagrams is (A) Reaction M is faster and less exothermic than Reaction N (B) Reaction M is slower and less exothermic than Reaction N (C) Reaction M is faster and more exothermic than Reaction N (D) Reaction M is slower and more exothermic than Reaction N

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In reaction M, there is only an intermediate step, so it is a fast reaction. Further, in reaction M energy of product is much lesser than that of the reactant, as compared to as shown in reaction N. Thus, reaction M is faster and more exothermic than reaction N.

Q. The correct statement regarding the following energy diagrams is

Reaction $M$ is faster and less exothermic than Reaction $N$

Reaction $M$ is slower and less exothermic than Reaction $N$

Reaction $M$ is faster and more exothermic than Reaction $N$

Reaction $M$ is slower and more exothermic than Reaction $N$

In reaction $M$ , there is only an intermediate step, so it is a fast reaction. Further, in reaction $M$ energy of product is much lesser than that of the reactant, as compared to as shown in reaction $N$ . Thus, reaction $M$ is faster and more exothermic than reaction $N$ .