A one-step reaction has reactants at 0 kJ

CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Kinetics · Kinetics

Problem

A one-step reaction has reactants at 0 kJ, products at –50 kJ, and a transition state at 120 kJ (all values relative to the reactants). What is the activation energy for the reverse reaction? (a) 120 kJ120\,\text{kJ} (b) 170 kJ170\,\text{kJ} (c) 50 kJ50\,\text{kJ} (d) 70 kJ70\,\text{kJ}

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