For a reaction having three steps, the overall rate constant is $K = \frac{k_1 k_2}{k_3}$. The values of $E_{a1}$, $E_{a2}$ and $E_{a3}$ (activation energies for each step) are $40$, $50$ and $60 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$ respectively. The overall activation energy $E_a$ of the reaction is:

  • A
    $30 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • B
    $40 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • C
    $50 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • D
    $60 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$

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