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NEET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
Why does the reaction Cr 2 O 3 + 2Al → Al 2 O 3 + 2Cr, with ∆rG 0 =...
Why does the reaction Cr2O3+ 2Al → Al2O3+ 2Cr, with ∆rG0= –421 kJ, not take place at room temperature even though it is thermodynamically feasible?
Options
- AThe activation energy barrier is too high.
- BThe reaction is kinetically inhibited.
- CThe reaction is not energetically favorable.
- DThe equilibrium constant is too low.
Correct answer
A. The activation energy barrier is too high.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A)
The activation energy barrier is too high.
The activation energy barrier is too high.