Why is activation energy required to start some reactions?

A.) to break the bonds of an endothermic reaction

B.) to overcome electron repulsion of an endothermic reaction

C.) to overcome electron repulsion of an exothermic reaction

D.) to provide sufficient energy to keep a reaction going

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Lincoln Guerrero

4 March, 19:18

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Lizeth Hoover · Answer 1

I would choose C because its the most accurate for this question.

Why is activation energy required to start some reactions?A.) to break the bonds of an endothermic reactionB.) to overcome electron repulsion of an endothermic reactionC.) to overcome electron repulsion of an exothermic reactionD.) to provide sufficient energy to keep a reaction going