For an endothermic reaction where $\Delta H$ represents the enthalpy of the reaction in $kJ/mole$,the minimum value for the energy of activation $(E_a)$ will be:

  • A
    Less than $\Delta H$
  • B
    Zero
  • C
    More than $\Delta H$
  • D
    Equal to $\Delta H$

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