For a certain reaction

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Kinetics · Kinetics

Problem

For a certain reaction, the highest activation energy along the uncatalysed pathway is 120 kJ mol−1120\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}. Introduction of a catalyst changes the mechanism so that the highest activation energy becomes 48 kJ mol−148\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}. Calculate the percentage decrease in the highest activation energy achieved by the catalyst.

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