Calculate the Activation Energy, E_a, for a Reaction with a Frequency

question 106

Multiple Choice

Calculate the activation energy, E_a, for a reaction with a frequency factor, A, of 6.10 × 10¹⁴ s^-1 and a rate constant of 13.0 s^-1 at 320 K.

• A) 62.8 kJ mol^-1
• B) 83.8 kJ mol^-1
• C) 41.3 kJ mol^-1
• D) 97.9 kJ mol^-1
• E) 106 kJ mol^-1

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