If a reaction, A + B → C, is exothermic to the extent of 30 kJ mol−1 and the forward reaction has an activation energy, 70kJ/mol−1. The activation energy for the reverse reaction is:
A
30 kJ mol−1
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B
40 kJ mol−1
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C
70 kJ mol−1
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D
100 kJ mol−1
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Solution
The correct option is A 100 kJ mol−1
In case of the reverse reaction,
heat+C⟶A+B
The difference between activation energy of the forward reaction and the reverse reaction will be △H.