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the activation energy for a simple chemical reaction `A to B ` is `E_(alpha)` in forward direction .
the activation energy for reverse reaction

A

Is negative of `E_(a)`

B

Is always less than `E_(a)`

C

Can be less than or more than `E_(a)`

D

Is always double of `E_(a)`

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C
For exothermic reaction, `(E_(a)) lt (E_(a))_(b)`.
For exothermic reaction, `(E_(a))_(f) gt (E_(a))_(b)`.
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