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Published on: August 14, 2026
For an endothermic reaction, where 
represents the reaction enthalpy in 
, the minimum value for the energy of activation will be
A
equal to 
B
less than 
C
more than 
D
zero
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
A potential energy diagram of a reaction that absorbs energy (endothermic) is
Note that potential energy of activated complex should be at least just above the potential energy of products.
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