For a reaction with Keq = 0.8 and Ea = 80 kJ/mol, decide which of the following statements is (are) true. Correct any false statement to make it true. Ignore entropy considerations. (a) The reaction is faster than a reaction with Keq = 8 and Ea =80 kJ/mol. (b) The reaction is faster than a reaction with Keq = 0.8 and Ea = 40 kJ/mol. (c) ?G° for the reaction is a positive value. (d) The starting materials are lower in energy than the products of the reaction. (e) The reaction is exothermic.

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For a reaction with Keq = 0.8 and Ea = 80 kJ/mol, decide which of the following statements is (are) true. Correct any false statement to make it true. Ignore entropy considerations. (a) The reaction is faster than a reaction with Keq = 8 and Ea =80 kJ/mol. (b) The reaction is faster than a reaction with Keq = 0.8 and Ea = 40 kJ/mol. (c) ?G° for the reaction is a positive value. (d) The starting materials are lower in energy than the products of the reaction. (e) The reaction is exothermic.

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