Reactions A and B were studied and found to produce the given energy diagrams.

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Reactions A and B were studied and found to produce the given energy diagrams.
150
150
Energy 100
(kJ/mol)
Energy 100
(kJ/mol)
50
50
Reaction progress
Reaction progress
Reaction A
Reaction B
A third reaction, C was studied with a measured activation energy of 55 KJ/mol. Assume all reactions
take place at the same temperature.
a.
Reaction A is slowest
b. Reaction B is slowest
c. Reaction C is slowest
d. All reactions happen at the same rate.
Transcribed Image Text:Reactions A and B were studied and found to produce the given energy diagrams. 150 150 Energy 100 (kJ/mol) Energy 100 (kJ/mol) 50 50 Reaction progress Reaction progress Reaction A Reaction B A third reaction, C was studied with a measured activation energy of 55 KJ/mol. Assume all reactions take place at the same temperature. a. Reaction A is slowest b. Reaction B is slowest c. Reaction C is slowest d. All reactions happen at the same rate.
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