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A reaction is given, which energy of activation for forward reaction is (Eaf) is 80 kJ mol1.Enthalpy change is ΔH=40 kJ mol1 for the reaction. A catalyst lowers Eaf to 20 kJmol1.What will be the ratio of energy of activation for reverse reaction before and after addition of catalyst:

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2.0
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0.5
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1.2
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1.0
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Solution

The correct option is A 2.0
Enthalpy change, ΔH=EfEb40=80Eb

Eb=120 kJ/mol
The catalyst lowers the Eafto20kJ/mol for forward reaction then Eaf=20kJ/mol
As we know that a catalyst decreases the activation energy by equal amount in both direction, the decrease in both the directions is by 60 kJ/mol

Eb=(12060)=60 kJ/mol

EbEb=12060=2

Hence, (a) is correct.

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