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A-LevelChemistryChemical energetics9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q91 Mark

The reaction pathway for the forward reaction of a reversible reaction is shown. [Figure 9.1] Which statement is correct?

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AThe activation energy of the reverse reaction is +80 kJ mol⁻¹.
BThe enthalpy change for the forward reaction is +30 kJ mol⁻¹.
CThe enthalpy change for the forward reaction is +50 kJ mol⁻¹.
DThe enthalpy change for the reverse reaction is +30 kJ mol⁻¹.

✓ Correct answer

A: The activation energy of the reverse reaction is +80 kJ mol⁻¹.

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Chemical energetics, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 9.

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