If the Activation Energy for a Given Compound Is Found

question 85

Multiple Choice

If the activation energy for a given compound is found to be 42.0 kJ mol^-1 with a frequency factor of 8.0 × 10¹⁰ s^-1, what is the rate constant for this reaction at 298 K?

• A) 2.9 × 10^-4 s^-1
• B) 7.4 × 10^-4 s^-1
• C) 1.4 × 10⁹ s^-1
• D) 4.6 × 10 ⁵ s^-1
• E) 3.5 × 10³ s^-1

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