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N2(g)+3H2(g)2NH3(g)+22 kcal. The activation energy for the forward reaction 50 kcal. What is the activation energy for the backward reaction?

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72 kcal
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28 kcal
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72 kcal
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28 kcal
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Solution

The correct option is A 72 kcal
N2(g)+3H2(g)2NH3(g)+22 kcal
ΔH=22 kcal
Activation energy for the forward reaction Ea=50 kcal
Activation energy for the backward reaction Eb=EaΔH=50+22=72 kcal.

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