For the reaction $A \rightleftharpoons B$,if $E_a$ is the activation energy of the forward reaction,then the activation energy of the backward reaction is:

  • A
    $-E_a$
  • B
    Always less than $E_a$
  • C
    Can be more or less than $E_a$
  • D
    Always double of $E_a$

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