Chemical Thermodynamics Question 484

Question: For an endothermic reaction, where $ \Delta H $ represents the enthalpy of the reaction, the minimum value for the energy of activation will be

Options:

A) less than $ \Delta H $

B) zero

C) more than $ \Delta H $

D) equal to $ \Delta H $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Activation energy: $E_a$ is the energy that must be possessed by the molecules in excess to the average energy at a given temperature to enter a chemical reaction.


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