The energy required to break the bonds and elevate the reaction is called as:
A
high energy.
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B
deactivation energy.
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C
activation energy.
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D
breakdown energy.
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Solution
The correct option is C activation energy. All reactions require some sort of energy to initiate a chemical change. The energy required to break the bond in the existing reactants thus elevating these substances to a state of high activation. The energy required to do so is called as activation energy.