For an exothermic reaction $A \rightarrow B$,the activation energy is $15 \, K \, cal/mol$ and the heat of reaction is $5 \, K \, cal/mol$. The activation energy for the reverse reaction $B \rightarrow A$ will be ......... $K \, cal/mol$.

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $0$

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