(a)
Interpretation:
The fastest reverse reaction for the reactions in the question
Concept Introduction:
The Arrhenius equation is given below.
Where
If the forward reaction is exothermic the activation energy for the reverse reaction can be calculated as follows,
If the forward reaction is endothermic the activation energy for the reverse reaction can be calculated as follows,
(b)
Interpretation:
The slowest reverse reaction for the reactions in the question
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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