At Elevated Temperatures, Methylisonitrile (CH₃NC) Isomerizes to Acetonitrile (CH₃CN)

question 90

Multiple Choice

At elevated temperatures, methylisonitrile (CH₃NC) isomerizes to acetonitrile (CH₃CN) :
CH₃NC (g) → CH₃CN (g)
The dependence of the rate constant on temperature is studied and the graph below is prepared from the results.

The energy of activation of this reaction is kJ/mol.

• A) 1.6 × 10⁵
• B) 1.9 × 10⁴
• C) 4.4 × 10^{- 4}
• D) 160
• E) 4.4 × 10^{- 7}

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