Consider the following isomerization process:<br><br>Which of the following statement(s) is/are true — Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

The reactant has isolated double bonds; the product has conjugated double bonds (stabilized by resonance). Moving to a more stable state releases heat (exothermic). The energy gap approximates the resonance energy. Because the product is stabilized, it possesses less energy to release upon complete combustion or hydrogenation.