The reaction $X \to Y$ is an exothermic reaction. The activation energy of the forward reaction $X \to Y$ is $150\,kJ\,mol^{-1}$. The enthalpy of the reaction is $-135\,kJ\,mol^{-1}$. The activation energy for the reverse reaction,$Y \to X$,will be $.......\,kJ\,mol^{-1}$.

  • A
    $280$
  • B
    $285$
  • C
    $270$
  • D
    $15$

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