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(a)
Interpretation:
The point on the graph corresponds to the reactants has to be given.
The given graph is,
Figure 1
(b)
Interpretation:
The point on the graph corresponds to the product has to be given.
The given graph is,
Figure 1
(c)
Interpretation:
The point on the graph corresponds to the transition state has to be given.
The given graph is,
Figure 1
(d)
Interpretation:
The difference in energy between the two points which equals activation energy has to be given.
The given graph is,
Figure 1
(e)
Interpretation:
The difference in energy between the two points which equals enthalpy has to be given.
The given graph is,
Figure 1
(f)
Interpretation:
The point with highest energy has to be given.
The given graph is,
Figure 1
(g)
Interpretation:
The point with lowest energy has to be given.
The given graph is,
Figure 1
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