The table lists enthalpy data for three one-step reactions at 298 K
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Problem
The table lists enthalpy data for three one-step reactions at 298 K.
Reaction Ea (kJ) ΔE (kJ)
W 60 −50
X 90 −70
Y 40 −20
Which reaction is both the most thermodynamically favorable and the slowest at 298 K?
(a) Reaction W
(b) Reaction X
(c) Reaction Y
(d) No single reaction satisfies both conditions