In a multistep reaction such as $A + B$ $\longrightarrow Q$ $\longrightarrow C$,the potential energy diagram is shown below. What is $E_{a}$ for the reaction $Q \longrightarrow C$?

  • A
    $3 \ kcal \ mol^{-1}$
  • B
    $5 \ kcal \ mol^{-1}$
  • C
    $8 \ kcal \ mol^{-1}$
  • D
    $11 \ kcal \ mol^{-1}$

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