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← ScienceWhich consequence results when mismatched molecular orbitals attempt reaction?
A)Increased activation energy barrier✓
B)Decreased thermodynamic product stability
C)Faster attainment reaction equilibrium
D)Spontaneous explosive chain reaction
💡 Explanation
An elevated activation energy must be overcome because orbital symmetry prevents smooth electron rearrangement through transition states. Incompatible orbitals impede effective electron delocalization using concerted pericyclic processes; therefore, a higher energy barrier results, rather than immediate reaction.
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