When the reaction occurs in the diffusion controlled region, the apparent activation energy as measured is only __________ the true value. (A) Twice (B) Half (C) Equal (D) None of these

When the reaction occurs in the diffusion controlled region, the
apparent activation energy as measured is only __________ the true value.
(A) Twice
(B) Half
(C) Equal
(D) None of these
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(B) Half
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