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The rate constants for a reaction at 400 K and 500 K are 2.60×10-5 s-1 and 2.60×10-3 s-1,respectively. The activation energy of the reaction in kJmol-1 is ______
ChemistryChemical KineticsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 38.3
  • B 57.4
  • C 114.9
  • D 76.6
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The correct answer is: 76.6

The relation between rate constant at two different temperatures and activation energies is given by :

logK2K1=Ea2.303R1T1-1T2

So,

 log2.60×10-32.60×10-5=Ea2.303×8.3141400-1500Ea= log102×2.303×8.314400×500100Ea=2×2.303×8.314×200000100Ea=76.6 KJ/mol

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