Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry 1 Question 34
37. For an endothermic reaction, where $\Delta H$ represents the enthalpy of the reaction in $\mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}$, the minimum value for the energy of activation will be
(1992, 1M)
(a) less than $\Delta H$
(b) zero
(c) more than $\Delta H$
(d) equal to $\Delta H$
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Solution:
Minimum value of activation energy must be greater than $\Delta H$.
