The activation energy is ..........

  • A
    The energy added to the molecules so that their energy becomes equal to the threshold energy.
  • B
    The energy required for molecules to react.
  • C
    The energy possessed by molecules so that they can undergo successful collisions.
  • D
    The average kinetic energy of the molecules.

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