Hexane is a saturated hydrocarbon that exists in liquid form. It burns in air to give CO2 and water

Question

C6H6 (l) + 15/2 O2 → 6 CO2 + 3H2O (l)

The activation energy for the forward reaction is

a) –25 kJ
b) 25 kJ
c) 40 kJ
d) –65 kJ
e) –80 kJ

Answer 1

The activation energy for the forward reaction cannot be determined from the given information.