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For a reversible reaction where the forward reaction is exotherminc, which of the following statement is corret?

A

The backward reaction has higher activation energy than the forward reaction

B

The backward and the forward processes have the same activation energy

C

The backward reaction has lower activation energy

D

No activation energy is required at all since energy is liberated in the process

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Because forward process is most likely to happen .
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