According to Hammond's Postulate, in a highly endothermic reaction step, the structure of the transition state most closely resembles:

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Correct answer: B. Hammond's Postulate states that the transition state structurally resembles the species to which it is closer in energy. In an endothermic reaction, the product's energy is higher and closer to the transition state peak.

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