Given two possible reaction pathways with different activation energies but the same overall thermodynamic favorability, which pathway will be favored under kinetic control? 

A.
The pathway with the higher activation energy.
B.
The pathway with the lower activation energy.
C.
The pathway that reaches equilibrium faster.
D.
The pathway that is not influenced by temperature.
Chemistry
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Chemistry Practice Test Year:2024 Question No:APChemistry2024AP0527

Answer:

B

Knowledge points:

9.4 Thermodynamic and Kinetic Control

Solution:

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