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    The activation energy for a simple chemical reaction \[A\to B\] is \[{{E}_{a}}\] in forward direction. The activation energy for reverse reaction:                                                 [AIPMT 2003]

    A) can be less than or more than \[{{E}_{a}}\]                   

    B) is always double of \[{{E}_{a}}\]

    C) is negative of \[{{E}_{a}}\]                 

    D) is always less than \[{{E}_{a}}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] The energy of activation of reverse reaction is less than or more than \[{{E}_{a}}\].
                Energy of activation of forward reaction.
                \[\therefore \]      \[\Delta H={{({{E}_{a}})}_{F}}-{{({{E}_{a}})}_{R}}\]
                Because it depends upon the nature of reaction.
                If          \[{{({{E}_{a}})}_{F}}>{{({{E}_{a}})}_{R}}\therefore \] reaction is endothermic
                or         \[{{({{E}_{a}})}_{F}}<{{({{E}_{a}})}_{R}}\therefore \] reaction is exothermic


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