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The rate of a reaction quadruples when the temperature changes from 300 to 310K . The activation energy of this reaction is:

(Assume Activation energy and pre-exponential factor are independent of temperature; ln(2)=0.693; R=8.314 J-mol-1K-1)
ChemistryChemical KineticsNEET
Options:
  • A 53.6 kJmol-1
  • B 214.4 kJmol-1
  • C 107.2 kJmol-1
  • D 53.6 kJmol-1
Solution:
1822 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 107.2 kJmol-1
lnk2k1=EaR 1T1-1T2 

ln4=EaR 1300-1310 

2×0.693=EaR 10300×310 

E a  =  2×0.693×300×310×8.314 10  = 107.2 kJ/mol

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