Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry - Result Question 37

37. For an endothermic reaction, where $\Delta H$ represents the enthalpy of the reaction in $kJ / mol$, the minimum value for the energy of activation will be

(1992, 1M)

(a) less than $\Delta H$

(b) zero

(c) more than $\Delta H$

(d) equal to $\Delta H$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 37. (c)

Solution:

Minimum value of activation energy must be greater than $\Delta H$.