Consider the given figure and choose the correct option : [figure]
- Activation energy of both forward and backward reaction is E1 + E2 and reactant is more stable than product.
- Activation energy of forward reaction is E1 + E2 and product is more stable than reactant.
- Activation energy of backward reaction is E1 and product is more stable than reactant.
- Activation energy of forward reaction is E1 + E2 and product is less stable than reactant.
Answer
(4) Activation energy of forward reaction is E1 + E2 and product is less stable than reactant.
Solution
Barrier measured from the level at which the reaction starts:
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Product lies E2 above reactant ⇒ less stable (endothermic).
∴ Forward Ea=E1+E2, product less stable.
Answer: (4)