A Particular Chemical Reaction That Produces Hydrogen Gas as a Byproduct

question 12

Multiple Choice

A particular chemical reaction that produces hydrogen gas as a byproduct has an activation energy of 19.2 × 10⁻²⁰ J. If the reaction produces 0.15 × 10⁻³ mol H₂/hr at room temperature (20°C) , what is the rate of production of H₂ at 52°C?

• A) 0.16 × 10⁻² mol/hr
• B) 0.24 × 10⁻³ mol/hr
• C) 0.14 × 10⁻³ mol/hr
• D) 0.14 × 10⁻⁵ mol/hr