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The transition state during a reaction, is the point where the chemical bonds of the [[Substrate|substrate]] are broken and then re-made, having the highest free energy of an reaction intermediate. This stage is before the final product is made. It is also sometimes known as the activated complex. | The transition state during a reaction, is the point where the [[chemical bonds|chemical bonds]] of the [[Substrate|substrate]] are broken and then re-made, having the highest free energy of an reaction intermediate. This stage is before the final product is made. It is also sometimes known as the activated complex. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:34, 25 November 2013
The transition state during a reaction, is the point where the chemical bonds of the substrate are broken and then re-made, having the highest free energy of an reaction intermediate. This stage is before the final product is made. It is also sometimes known as the activated complex.