For a Given Reaction,the Rate Constant Doubles When the Temperature

question 40

Multiple Choice

For a given reaction,the rate constant doubles when the temperature is increased from 45.0°C to 73.0°C.What is the activation energy for this reaction? (R = 8.31 J/K⋅mol)

• A) 0.676 kJ/mol
• B) 9.85 kJ/mol
• C) 16.1 kJ/mol
• D) 22.6 kJ/mol
• E) 65.4 kJ/mol

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