Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the postulates of collision theory of chemical reactions?

  1. The colliding molecules should possess threshold energy to yield products.

  2. Activation energy = [Threshold energy - energy of the molecules at normal state]

  3. The molecules acquiring the threshold energy are called activated molecules.

  4. All collisions between the reacting molecules can form the products.
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Explanation

Collisions taking place between activated molecules are called activated collisions. Only the activated collisions can lead to the formation of the products in the chemical reaction.

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