In a reversible reaction, the enthalpy change and the activation energy in the forward direction are respectively −xkJmol−1 and ykJmol−1. Therefore, the energy of activation in the backward direction, in kJmol−1 is:
(y−x)
(x+y)
(x−y)
−(x+y)
A
(x−y)
B
−(x+y)
C
(y−x)
D
(x+y)
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The correct option is A(y−x) In case of exothermic reaction,
Ea(back)=Ea(forward)+△H
=y−x.
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