Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement of Hammond's

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement of Hammond's postulate?

A) the transition state of an exothermic reaction will resemble the starting materials (reactants) more than the product
B) the transition state of an exothermic reaction will resemble the products more than the starting materials (reactants)
C) the transition state of an endothermic reaction will resemble the starting materials (reactants) more than the product
D) the difference in energy between the starting materials (reactants) and transition state controls the rate of a reaction