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for an endothermic reaction , energy of activation is `E_(alpha)` and Enthalpy of raction is `Delta H`( both of these in kj / mol ) . Minimum value of `E_(alpha)` will be

A

equal to zero

B

less than `DeltaH`

C

equal to `DeltaH`

D

more than `DeltaH`

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