For the Reaction A---> B, Catalyst I Has an Activation

question 12

Multiple Choice

For the reaction A---> B, catalyst I has an activation energy of 1400 calories per mol. Catalyst II has an activation energy of 2800 calories per mol.

• A) catalyst II is more efficient.
• B) catalyst I is more efficient.
• C) both catalysts should have about the same catalytic efficiency.
• D) one cannot determine which is more efficient without information about Delta Ho for the reaction.

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