JEE Main2013ChemistryThermodynamics (C)Actual
The reaction X Y is an exothermic reaction. Activation energy of the reaction for X into Y is 150 ~kJ ~mol ⁻¹ . Enthalpy of reaction is 135 ~kJ mol ⁻¹ . The activation energy for the reverse reaction, Y X will be :
Options
- A280 ~kJ ~mol ⁻¹
- B285 ~kJ ~mol ⁻¹
- C270 ~kJ ~mol ⁻¹
- D15 ~kJ ~mol ⁻¹
Correct answer
B. 285 ~kJ ~mol ⁻¹
Step-by-step solution
X Y ; H =-135 ~kJ / mol , E _a=150 ~kJ / mol For an exothermic reaction aligned & E _ a( ~F . R .) = H + E _ a( ~B . R .) ^ & 150=-135+ E _ a a (B.R.) ^ & E _ a( ~B . R ) ^ =285 ~kJ / mol aligned