The correct statement based on the graph below is:

1. The activation energy of the forward reaction is E1 + E2 and the product is less stable than reactant.
2. The activation energy of the forward reaction is E1 + E2 and the product is more stable than the reactant.
3. The activation energy of both forward and backward reaction is E+ E2 and reactant is more stable than the product.
4. The activation energy of the backward reaction is E1 and the product is more stable than reactant.

HINT: Reactant is more stable than product.

Explanation:

Activation energy is the minimum energy required to convert reactant molecules to product molecules. Here, the energy gap between reactants and activated complex is the sum of E1 and E2.

Activation energy = E1 +E2

The product is less stable than the reactant as the energy of the product is greater than the reactant.