BITSAT2010ChemistryChemical KineticsActual
The activation energy for a simple chemical reaction A B is E_ a in forward direction. The activation energy for reverse reaction
Options
- Ais always less than E_ a
- Bcan be less than or more than E_ a
- Cis always double of E_ a
- Dis negative of E_ a
Correct answer
B. can be less than or more than E_ a
Step-by-step solution
Since the nature of reaction (i.e. exothermic or endothermic) is not given, E _ a for reverse reaction can be more or less.