For an exothermic reaction, the energy of activation of the reactants is

For an exothermic reaction, the energy of activation of the reactants is
  1. equal to the energy of activation of products
  2. less than the energy of activation of products
  3. greater than the energy of activation of products
  4. sometimes greater and sometimes less than that of the products

Solution

Activation energy of reactant is less than the energy of activation of products. *

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