JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3bm129
The reaction SP is exothermic with ΔH=−30kJmol−1. Its uncatalysed forward activation energy is 90kJmol−1. An enzyme lowers the forward activation energy to 60kJmol−1. What is the activation energy of the reverse reaction PS in the presence of the enzyme?
A120kJmol−1
B60kJmol−1
C90kJmol−1
D30kJmol−1
Answer: C
Reverse Ea = forward Ea−ΔH. Uncatalysed: 90+30=120 kJ. The enzyme lowers the barrier for both directions by the same amount (30 kJ), because ΔH is unchanged. Catalysed reverse Ea=60+30=90 kJ.