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A reaction takes place in various steps. The rate constatn for first, second, third and fifth steps are `k_(1),k_(2),k_(3)` and `k_(5)` respectively The overall rate constant is given by
`k=(k_(2))/(k_(3))(k_(1)/(k_(5)))^(1//2)`
If activation energy are 40, 60, 50, and 10 kJ/mol respectively, the overall energy of activation (kJ/mol) is :

A

10

B

20

C

25

D

none of these

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C
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