Read the Assertion and Reason below and choose the correct option. — Chemical Kinetics Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

In an endothermic reaction, the products are at a higher energy level than the reactants, making the activation energy of the forward reaction greater than that of the backward reaction (ΔH = Ea_f - Ea_b > 0). However, the threshold energy (the absolute peak energy of the activated complex) is exactly identical for both the forward and backward directions. Therefore, correct answer is C.