Consider the given figure and mark the correct option.

Options

A. Activation energy of forward reaction is `E_1 + E_2` andproduct is less stable than reactant
B. Activation energy of forward reaction is `E_1 + E_2` and product is more stable than reactant.
C. Activation energy of both forward and backward reaction is `E_1+E_2` and reactant is more stable than product.
D. Activation energy of backward reaction is `E_1` and product is more stable than reactant.

Answer

A

Explanation

`E_a` (forward) `= E_1 + E_2` and product is less stable than reactant because it has higher energy,