Frequency Analysis for a SN2 reaction
How many imaginary frequencies will a second order saddle point have?
Which of the following is true?
The normal mode corresponding to the imaginary frequency in the transition state usually reflects the change in geometry in going from reactants to products.
Which of the following statement(s) are correct about the transition state?
- It is the maximum energy structure along the reaction coordinate.
- It is the minimum energy structure along the reaction coordinate.
- It is the maximum energy structure along any direction that is perpendicular to reaction coordinate and passes through the transition state.
- It is the minimum energy structure along any direction that is perpendicular to reaction coordinate and passes through the transition state.
A linear activated complex having N atoms at the transition state has how many vibrational degrees of freedom?