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Factors Affecting the Rate of a Chemical Reaction

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If E_f and E_bare the activation energies of the forward and reverse reactions and the reaction is known to be exothermic, then:

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Data insufficient to predict

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E_f < E_b

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E_f = E_b

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E_f > E_b

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Solution

The correct option is B
E_f < E_b

For an exorthermic reaction E_b > E_f

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