6. For a reaction at 25 °C, the activation energy of the forward reaction is 135 kJ and the activation energy of the backward 135 kJ (reverse) reaction is 187 kJ. Which of the following statements is true? 187 kJ a) The reaction is endothermic. b) The reaction is exothermic. c) The activation energy for the forward reaction increases by increasing temperature. d) The activation energy for the reverse reaction decreases by increasing temperature. e) None of the above.

6. For a reaction at 25 °C, the activation energy of the forward reaction is 135 kJ and the activation energy of the backward 135 kJ (reverse) reaction is 187 kJ. Which of the following statements is true? 187 kJ a) The reaction is endothermic. b) The reaction is exothermic. c) The activation energy for the forward reaction increases by increasing temperature. d) The activation energy for the reverse reaction decreases by increasing temperature. e) None of the above.

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