Which of the Following is Most Directly Related to the Speed

Question

Which of the following is most directly related to the speed of a reaction? A) The temperature B) The ΔG⁰ of the reaction C) The ΔG of the reaction D) The ΔG^0‡ of the reaction E) None of these is correct.

Accepted Answer

The ΔG‡ (Gibbs free energy of activation) is most directly related to the speed of a reaction because it represents the energy barrier that must be overcome for reactants to be converted into products, directly influencing the reaction rate.