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Activation energy of a reaction is:...

Activation energy of a reaction is:

A

The energy released during the reaction

B

The energy evolved when activated complex is formed

C

Minimum amount of energy needed to overcome the potential barrier of reaction

D

The energy needed to form one mole of the product

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