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If a reaction, A + B C, is exothermic to the extent of 30 kJ mol1 and the forward reaction has an activation energy, 70kJ/mol1. The activation energy for the reverse reaction is:

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30 kJ mol1
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40 kJ mol1
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70 kJ mol1
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D
100 kJ mol1
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Solution

The correct option is A 100 kJ mol1
In case of the reverse reaction,
heat+CA+B

The difference between activation energy of the forward reaction and the reverse reaction will be H.

Eareverse=H+Eaforward

Eareverse=30+70kJ/mol

=100kJ/mol

Hence, option D is correct.

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