The following question(s) are based on the reaction A + B ↔ C + D shown in the accompanying figure.
-Which of the following represents the activation energy required for a noncatalyzed reaction in the figure?
A) a
B) b
C) c
D) d
E) e

Question

The following question(s) are based on the reaction A + B ↔ C + D shown in the accompanying figure. 
-Which of the following represents the activation energy required for a noncatalyzed reaction in the figure?
A) a 
B) b 
C) c 
D) d 
E) e

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The activation energy for a noncatalyzed reaction is represented by the energy difference between the reactants and the peak of the energy barrier that must be overcome for the reaction to proceed. In the given options, "c" is the correct choice as it typically denotes this energy difference in graphical representations of reaction energy profiles.

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