N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g)+22k.cal. The activation energy for the forward reaction is 50 k. cal. What is the activation energy for the backward reaction?
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a
-72 k.cal
b
-28 k. cal
c
+28 k.cal
d
+72k.cal
answer is D.
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For the reaction,N2 (g)+3H2 (g)⇌2NH3 (g)+22k.cal.Given, ΔH (Change in enthalpy) = - 22K.calActivation energy of forward reaction (Ea) = 50 K.calActivation energy of backward reaction (Eb) =?Use the formula,ΔH=Eaf−Eab22=50−EabEab=50+22=72 K.Cal