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.
