Ammonia Will React with Oxygen in the Presence of a Copper

question 6

Multiple Choice

Ammonia will react with oxygen in the presence of a copper catalyst to form nitrogen and water. From 164.5°C to 179.0°C, the rate constant increases by a factor of 4.27. What is the activation energy of this oxidation reaction?

• A)24.5 kJ/mol
• B)165 kJ/mol
• C)242 kJ/mol
• D)1630 kJ/mol
• E)> 10 ⁴ kJ/mol

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