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  4. An endothermic reaction, A → B has an activation energy as x kJ/mol. If the energy change of the reaction is y kJ, the activation energy of the reverse reaction is

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Q. An endothermic reaction, $A \to B$ has an activation energy as $x\, kJ/mol$. If the energy change of the reaction is $y\, kJ$, the activation energy of the reverse reaction is

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Solution:

$x = y + E_{a,b} $
$E_{a,b} = x - y \, kJ$

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