The activation energy for the forward reaction X → Y is 60kJ mol−1 and ΔH is −20kJ mol−1. The activation energy for the reverse reaction is:
Ea=Ea(f)+ΔH.=60+20=80kJmol−1
For the reaction A+B→C+D ΔH=−20 kJ mol−1 . The activation energy of the forward reaction is 85kJ mol–1. The activation energy for backward reaction is