Calculate the Activation Energy,E_a,for N₂O₅(g)→ 2 NO₂(g)+ 1/2 O₂(g)

question 12

Multiple Choice

Calculate the activation energy,E_a,for N₂O₅(g) → 2 NO₂(g) + 1/2 O₂(g)
Given k (at 45.0 °C) = 5.79 × 10^-4 s^-1 and k (at 60.0 °C) = 3.83 × 10^-3 s^-1.(R = 8.314 J/K⋅mol)

• A) 0.256 kJ/mol
• B) 2.83 kJ/mol
• C) 31.1 kJ/mol
• D) 111 kJ/mol
• E) 389 kJ/mol

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