Consider the Reaction C → D with the Following Data

question 72

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction C → D with the following data: Energy of reactants = 30 kJ/mole;
Energy of products = 20 kJ/mole;
Energy of transition state = 60 kJ/mole.
The reaction is ________, has a heat of reaction of ________kJ/mole, and the energy of activation is ________ kJ/mole.

• A) exothermic; -10; 30
• B) endothermic; 10; 30
• C) exothermic; 40; 30
• D) endothermic; 40; 30

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