For an exothermic reaction $X \rightarrow Y$,the activation energy is $30 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. If the enthalpy change $(\Delta H)$ for the reaction is $-20 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,then the activation energy for the reverse reaction is . . . . . . $kJ \ mol^{-1}$.

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $50$
  • D
    $30$

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