AIPMT PRELIMS2010Chemistry-Chemical Kinetics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Chemistry Activation Energy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

For an endothermic reaction, energy of activation is Eₐ and enthalpy of reaction is ΔH (both of these in kJ/mol). Minimum value of Eₐ will be

A

Equal to zero

B

Less than ΔH

C

Equal to ΔH

D

More than ΔH

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

For endothermic reactions, the activation energy must be greater than the enthalpy change to overcome the energy barrier.

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