Which of the following statements about transition state theory is incorrect?
1
The activated complex is a transient, high-energy species with one more translational degree of freedom than the reactants because its geometry is less constrained at the transition state.
2
Transition state theory assumes that the activated complex exists at a maximum energy point along the reaction coordinate, and its formation is in quasi-equilibrium with the reactants.
3
The rate constant derived from transition state theory is dependent on the temperature and the frequency of successful collisions between reactants.
4
The rate constant in transition state theory can be derived from the expression \(k = \frac{k_B T}{h} e^{-\frac{E_a}{RT}} \)