CCL: Transition states vrs reactants

From: "Richard Tia" <richtiagh---gmail.com>
Subject: CCL: Transition states vrs reactants
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:05:03 -0500

 Sent to CCL by: "Richard  Tia" [richtiagh~~gmail.com]
 Hi everybody,
 To those who have some experience in computing reaction pathways, how would you
 rationalize a situation where the 'transition state' is lower in energy than the
 reactants? Is this a common occurrence? Could it be that the located TS is for a
 side reaction? Could the 'TS' just be an artifact?
 I would be very grateful if someone could offer some suggestions as to the
 chemistry involved here. Thanks in advance.
 Richard Tia
 KNUST
 Kumasi
 Ghana