An endothermic reaction $A \to B$ has an activation energy of $15 \ kcal/mol$ and an enthalpy change of reaction of $5 \ kcal/mol$. The activation energy of the reverse reaction $B \to A$ is ......... $kcal/mol$.

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    None of these

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