Unit 9.4: Thermodynamic and Kinetic Control
Identify reasons why a thermodynamically favorable reaction might
proceed at such a slow rate that it does not occur measurably.
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Why does diamond not spontaneously convert to graphite, even though it
is favorable?
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How does activation energy explain the lack of measurable reaction
rate?
Contrast thermodynamically favorable and kinetically controlled
reactions.
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What is the key difference between thermodynamic and kinetic control?
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Give an example of a reaction that is favorable but kinetically slow.