(a)
Interpretation:
The given reaction at
Concept Introduction:
Free energy change
Spontaneous reactions releases the free energy and has
Nonspontaneous reactions absorbs the free energy and has
(b)
Interpretation:
The addition of catalyst to run the reaction at
Concept Introduction:
Free energy change
Spontaneous reactions releases the free energy and has
Nonspontaneous reactions absorbs the free energy and has
Catalyst: Substance which helps in increasing the rate of a particular reaction without getting consumed in the reaction.
Activation energy: It is defined as the minimum energy required by the reacting species in order to undergo
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