Question
Question: Consider an endothermic reaction X \(\longrightarrow\)Y with the activation energies Eb and Ef for t...
Consider an endothermic reaction X ⟶Y with the activation energies Eb and Ef for the backward and forward reaction, respectively. In general
A
Eb< Ef
B
DH = DU
C
DH < DU
D
DH > DU
Answer
Eb< Ef
Explanation
Solution
For endothermic reaction, DH = ve
DH = E¦ – Eb, it means Eb < E¦.