A Rate Constant Obeys the Arrhenius Equation, the Factor a Being

question 29

Multiple Choice

A rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, the factor A being 2.2 × 10¹³ s^-1 and the activation energy being 150. kJ mol^-1. What is the value of the rate constant at 227°C? (R = 8.314 J/mol• K)

• A) 2.1 × 10¹³ s^-1
• B) 6.7 × 10^-22 s^-1
• C) 1.5 × 10¹¹ s^-1
• D) 4.7 × 10^-3 s^-1
• E) 1.0 × 10²⁹s^-1

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