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In the equilibrium reaction, A +B leftri...

In the equilibrium reaction,
`A +B leftrightarrow C + D`
The activation energy for the forward reaction is 25 kcal `mol^(-1)` and that of the backward reaction is 15 kcal `mol^(-1)`. Which one of the following statements is correct?

A

It is an exothermic proces

B

It is an endothemic process

C

It is a reaction for which `Delta H = 0`

D

It is a reaction for which `Delta H = 0`

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B
In an endothermic process, activation energy of forward reaction is greater than the backward reaction.
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