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O-LevelChemistryRates of Reaction5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q141 Mark

Under certain conditions, nitrogen reacts with oxygen to form N2O. 2N2(g) + O2(g) ⇋ 2N2O(g) The reaction pathway diagram is shown. What is the activation energy of the reverse reaction?

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A-447 kJ/mol
B-283 kJ/mol
C+141.5 kJ/mol
D+283 kJ/mol

✓ Correct answer

D: +283 kJ/mol

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Rates of Reaction, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 14.

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