Question
What is the term used for the minimum kinetic energy required for the reactant molecules to undergo reaction?
MHT CET
Chemistry
Chemical Kinetics
2026
MHT CET 2026 (17 April Shift 1)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Potential energy
- B. Bond energy
- C. Thermal energy
- D. Activation energy
Answer
D. Activation energy
Step-by-step solution
The minimum kinetic energy that reactant molecules must possess in order to undergo a chemical reaction is called activation energy. It acts as an energy barrier that must be overcome for the reactants to be converted into products. Answer: Activation energy
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