Which statement is NOT correct? A.Activation energy is the same in the forward and reverse direction. B.The activated complex will be the highest on the reaction energy diagram. C.If the forward reaction is endothermic, the reverse reaction will be exothermic. D.In an endothermic reaction, the activation energy is usually greater than the change in enthalpy. E.An activated complex has higher energy than any molecule contributing to it.

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Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics: Rates Of Reactions

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Which statement is NOT correct?

	A.	Activation energy is the same in the forward and reverse direction.
	B.	The activated complex will be the highest on the reaction energy diagram.
	C.	If the forward reaction is endothermic, the reverse reaction will be exothermic.
	D.	In an endothermic reaction, the activation energy is usually greater than the change in enthalpy.
	E.	An activated complex has higher energy than any molecule contributing to it.

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