Lillian has discovered a new 2-step reaction that can produce aluminum hydride. Reaction 1 operates very slowly however; about 5 times slower than Reaction 2. Reaction 1 likely has a:

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Slower reactions typically have a higher activation energy, assuming the concentration of reactants isn't terribly low (but in this case, it wouldn't be, because it's the first reaction). Volatile intermediates should lead to a faster reaction, and answers C and E aren't real terms in chemistry.

Lillian Has Discovered a New 2-Step Reaction That Can Produce