Manipal MET2012ChemistryChemical Kinetics
N ₂(g)+3 H ₂(g) 2 NH ₃(g)+2 kcal The activation energy for the forward reaction is 50 kcal . What is the activation energy for the backward reaction?
Options
- A72 kcal
- B28 kcal
- C-72 kcal
- D-28 kcal
Correct answer
A. 72 kcal
Step-by-step solution
N ₂( ~g )+3 H ₂( ~g ) 2 NH ₃( ~g )+22 kcal Activation energy for the forward reaction =50 kcal Activation energy for the backward reaction =50+22=72 kcal