Assertion : According to transition state theory for the formatio…

MCQ

Assertion : According to transition state theory for the formation of an activated complex, one of the vibrational degree of freedom is converted into a translational degree of freedom.

Reason : Energy of the activated complex is higher than the energy of reactant molecules.

A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
✓
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

✓

Answer

Correct option: B.

If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

b
The formation of an activated complex takes place when vibrational degree of freedom convert into a translational degree of freedom. This statement is given by transition statement theory. Also the energy of activated complex is higher than the energy of reactant molecule is true but it is not the correct explanation of the assertion.