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Calculate the activation energy of a reaction, whose rate constant doubles on raising the temperature from 300 K to 600 K.
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Options:
  • A 3.45 kJ/mol
  • B 6.90 kJ/mol
  • C 9.68 kJ/mol
  • D 19.6 kJ/mol
Solution:
2521 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 3.45 kJ/mol

Relation between temperature and activation energy is given by Arrhenius equation. 

k =Ae-EaRT

k2k1 =e-EaRT2+EaRT1ln k2k1=-EaRT2+EaRT1ln 2 =EaR1T1-1T2log 2=Ea2.303R1300-16000.3010=Ea2.303×8.3141600Ea=3.45 kJ/mol 

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