BITSAT2017ChemistryChemical KineticsActual
For an endothermic reaction, where ΔH represent the enthalpy of reaction in kJ mol - 1 , the minimum value for energy of activation (for forward reaction) will be
Options
- Aless than ΔH
- Bzero
- Cmore than ΔH
- Dequal to ΔH
Correct answer
C. more than ΔH
Step-by-step solution
We know that, ΔH = E f - E b where, E b and E f = activation energy for backward and forward respectively. Thus, E f = ΔH + E b , means E f > ΔH . ΔH = heat of reaction (endothermic) E a = energy of activation Thus, E a > ΔH Heat is absorbed in an endothermic reaction. Thus, for an endothermic reaction, where ΔH represent the enthalpy of reaction in kJ   mol - 1 , the minimum value for energy of activation (for forward reaction) will be more than ΔH .