Assertion :Activation energy of forward reaction is greater than that of backward reaction. Reason: The reaction considered is endothermic in forward direction.

Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

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Assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect

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The correct option is A Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Endothermic reactions absorb energy to proceed in forward reaction. Therefore activation energy is more for the forward reaction.

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Assertion :Activation energy of forward reaction is greater than that of backward reaction. Reason: The reaction considered is endothermic in forward direction.

The correct option is A Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.Endothermic reactions absorb energy to proceed in forward reaction. Therefore activation energy is more for the forward reaction.

The correct option is A Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Endothermic reactions absorb energy to proceed in forward reaction. Therefore activation energy is more for the forward reaction.