For a reaction taking place in three steps at the same temperature,the overall rate constant is $K = \frac{K_1 K_2}{K_3}$. If $E_{a1}$,$E_{a2}$,and $E_{a3}$ are $40 \ kJ/mol$,$50 \ kJ/mol$,and $60 \ kJ/mol$ respectively,the overall activation energy $E_a$ is . . . . . . $kJ/mol$.

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $30$
  • D
    $45$

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