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Consider the following energy diagram.
How much is the activation energy?
A. 2.4 kcal/mole
B. 14.4 kcal/mole
C. 43.8 kcal/mole

I need help Consider the following energy diagram. How much is the activation energy-example-1
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The activation energy in the diagram is 43.8 kcal/ mole, letter C. You have to note that activation energy is the energy needed for the reaction to occur and produce products. Therefore, the spike after H2 and I2 is reacted is the activation energy of the reaction.

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