Problems B
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(a) Calculate the enthalpy of activation for this reaction.
(b) What fraction of the molecules possess the necessary energy of activation
to decompose at 50.0°C?
(c) Given the enthalpy change for this reaction as +12.6 kcal, calculate the
enthalpy of activation for the reverse reaction.
(d) Draw an enthalpy diagram for this reaction that shows the relationship
between the enthalpy of the reaction and the enthalpies of activation for
the forward and reverse reactions.