The forward and backward activation energy of exothermic reaction A→B is 80 and 280kJ mol−1 respectively. The enthalpy change of the forward reaction A→B(in kJ mol−1) will be:
A
−80
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B
−200
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C
−280
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D
−360
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Solution
The correct option is B−200 The given reaction is exothermic reaction.
EaF=Activation energy of the forward reaction EaB=Activation energy of the backward reaction
Enthalpy change can be expressed also in terms of activation energy ΔH=EaF−EaB ΔH=Ef−Eb ΔH=80−280 ΔH=−200kJ/mol