Consider the following potential-energy curves for two different reactions:

a. Which reaction has a higher activation energy for the forward reaction?
b. If both reactions were run at the same temperature and have the same orientation requirements to react, which one would have the larger rate constant?
c. Are these reactions exothermic or endothermic?

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A + B E+F G+H Progress of reaction Progress of reaction E+FG+ H