For the Chemical Reaction System Described by the Diagram Below

question 49

Multiple Choice

For the chemical reaction system described by the diagram below, which statement is true?

• A)The forward reaction is endothermic.
• B)The activation energy for the forward reaction is greater than the activation energy for the reverse reaction.
• C)At equilibrium, the activation energy for the forward reaction is equal to the activation energy for the reverse reaction.
• D)The activation energy for the reverse reaction is greater than the activation energy for the forward reaction.
• E)The reverse reaction is exothermic.

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