The reaction X + X, → 2 X, is shown to have an activation energy of 51 kJ/mol while the enthalpy of reaction (AH) is -388 kJ/mol. What is the activation energy of the reverse reaction?

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Problem 82E: For each of the following reaction diagrams, estimate the activation energy (Ea) of the reaction:
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The reaction X + X, → 2 X, is shown
to have an activation energy of 51
kJ/mol while the enthalpy of reaction
(AH) is -388 kJ/mol. What is the
activation energy of the reverse
reaction?
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