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Chemical Kinetics Forward and Reverse Activation Energies

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If Ef and Er are the activation energies of the forward and reverse reactions, respectively, and the forward reaction is exothermic:

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Correct Answer: B) Ef < Er

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For an exothermic reaction, products are lower in energy than reactants, so the reverse activation energy is greater.

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