Given That the Reaction C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) Is

Multiple Choice

Given that the reaction C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) is exothermic, which of the following is true of the reaction CO₂(g) → C(s) + O₂(g) ?

A) Its activation energy is lower than that of C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) .
B) Its activation energy is the same as that of C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) .
C) Its activation energy is higher than that of C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) .
D) There is no relationship between its activation energy and that of C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) .