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If `E_(f)` and `E_(r)` are the activation energies of forward and backward reactions and the reaction is known to be exothermic, then

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`E_(f) gt E_(r)`

B

`E_(f) lt E_(r)`

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`E_(f)=E_(r)`

D

No relation can be given between `E_(f)` and `E_(r)`

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