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The minimum energy required to allow a chemical reaction to proceed is termed as the 'threshold energy '. Chemical reaction with low activation energy are

a.

always irreversible.

b.

insensitive to temperature changes.

c.

mostly irreversible.

d.

highly temperature sensitive.

Answer: (b).insensitive to temperature changes.

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