Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Thermochemistry - Exercises - Page 203: 5.6d

Answer

State E would be above State B on the diagram.

Work Step by Step

Because $\Delta E_1$ and $\Delta E_4$ are the two largest energy differences on the diagram, State E would have a higher internal energy than State B.
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