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Two reactions A1 and A2 have identical pre-exponential factors. The activation energy of A1 is more than A2 by 10 kJ mol-1 . If k1 and k2 are the rate constants for reactions A1 and A2, respectively at 300 K, then lnk2k1 is equal to

R=8.314 J mol-1K-1
ChemistryChemical KineticsJEE MainJEE Main 2017 (02 Apr)
Options:
  • A 12
  • B 6
  • C 4
  • D 8
Solution:
2109 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 4
From Arrhenius equation

k=Ae-Ea/RT

k1=Ae-Ea1/RT

k2=Ae-Ea2/RT

lnk2k1=eEa1-Ea2/RT

lnk2k1=Ea1-Ea2RT=10×10008.314×300=4

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