The correct statement based on the graph below is:
| 1. | The activation energy of the forward reaction is E1 + E2 and the product is less stable than reactant. |
| 2. | The activation energy of the forward reaction is E1 + E2 and the product is more stable than the reactant. |
| 3. | The activation energy of both forward and backward reaction is E1 + E2 and reactant is more stable than the product. |
| 4. | The activation energy of the backward reaction is E1 and the product is more stable than reactant. |
HINT: Reactant is more stable than product.
Explanation:
Activation energy is the minimum energy required to convert reactant molecules to product molecules. Here, the energy gap between reactants and activated complex is the sum of .
Activation energy =
The product is less stable than the reactant as the energy of the product is greater than the reactant.
