Q40 / 150 · MHT CET 2026 (17 April Shift 1) · Chemistry
What is the term used for the minimum kinetic energy required for the reactant molecules to undergo reaction?
- APotential energy
- BBond energy
- CThermal energy
- Correct answerDActivation energy
Solution
The minimum kinetic energy that reactant molecules must possess in order to undergo a chemical reaction is called activation energy.
It acts as an energy barrier that must be overcome for the reactants to be converted into products.
Answer: Activation energy
It acts as an energy barrier that must be overcome for the reactants to be converted into products.
Answer: Activation energy
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.