Q. In homogeneous catalytic reactions, there are three alternative paths and (shown in the figure). Which one of the following indicates the relative case with which the reaction can take place? Chemistry Question Image

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Solution:

Activation energy in the different paths lies in the following sequence: .
The lesser is the activation energy, the greater is the ease with which the reaction can take place.
(Deceasing case with which the reaction can take place.)