Problem: The activation energy for the reactionNO2 (g) + CO (g) → NO (g) + CO2 (g)is 125 kJ/mol, and ΔE for the reaction is -216 kJ/mol. What is the activation energy for the reverse reaction [NO (g) + CO2 (g) → NO2 (g) + CO(g)]?

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The activation energy for the reaction

NO2 (g) + CO (g) → NO (g) + CO2 (g)

is 125 kJ/mol, and ΔE for the reaction is -216 kJ/mol. What is the activation energy for the reverse reaction [NO (g) + CO2 (g) → NO2 (g) + CO(g)]?

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