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In an exothermic reaction AB, the activation energy of reverse reaction is twice that of forward reaction. If enthalpy of the reaction is -80 kJ mol1, the activation energy of the reverse reaction is :


A

80.0kJ mol1

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60.0kJ mol1

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40.0kJ mol1

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D

160.0kJ mol1

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Solution

The correct option is D

160.0kJ mol1


Ea= Activation energy for forward reaction, Ea that for reverse reaction. Then EaEa=ΔH
Or, Ea2Ea=80,Ea=80 kJ,Ea=2×80 kJ


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