The Activation Energy for the Reaction CH₃CO $\rarr$ CH₃ + CO Is 71 KJ/mol

question 25

Multiple Choice

The activation energy for the reaction CH₃CO $\rarr$ CH₃ + CO is 71 kJ/mol. How many times greater is the rate constant for this reaction at 170 ^$\circ$ C than at 150 ^$\circ$ C

• A) 0.40
• B) 1.1
• C) 2.5
• D) 4.0
• E) 5.0

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