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For an exothermic reaqction, the energy of activation of the reactants is

A

equal of the energy of activation of products

B

less than the energy of activation of products

C

greater than the energy of aactivation of products

D

sometimes greater and sometimes less than that of the products

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The correct Answer is:
B
the plot of activation energy versus reaction coordination is given below for exothermic reaction .

it is clear from the above plot that the activation energy of reactant is less than activation energy of products.
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