The following questions are based on the reaction A + B → C + D shown in Figure 8.2.

-Which of the following represents the activation energy required for a noncatalyzed reaction?
A)a
B)b
C)c
D)d

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The following questions are based on the reaction A + B → C + D shown in Figure 8.2.

-Which of the following represents the activation energy required for a noncatalyzed reaction?
A)a 
B)b 
C)c 
D)d

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The activation energy for a noncatalyzed reaction is the energy difference between the reactants and the transition state, which is represented by the height of the energy barrier. In the provided diagram, the height of the hill between the reactants and the transition state is represented in option C.

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