The activation energy for a simple chemical reaction $A \to B$ is ${E_a}$ in the forward direction. The activation energy for the reverse reaction:

  • A
    Is always double of ${E_a}$
  • B
    Is negative of ${E_a}$
  • C
    Is always less than ${E_a}$
  • D
    Can be less than or more than ${E_a}$

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