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Transcribed Image Text:Consider these two gas-phase reactions:
a. AA(g) + BB(g) –
b. AB(g) + CD(g) → AC(g) + BD(g)
2 AB(8)
If the reactions have identical activation barriers and are carried
out under the same conditions, which one would you expect to
have the faster rate?
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