Calculate the Activation Energy, in KJ/mol, for the Redox Reaction $\rarr$

question 115

Multiple Choice

Calculate the activation energy, in kJ/mol, for the redox reaction Sn²⁺ + 2Co³⁺ $\rarr$ Sn⁴⁺ + 2Co²⁺. $\begin{array}{cc}\operatorname{Temp}\left({ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right) & \mathrm{k}(1 / \mathrm{M} \cdot \mathrm{~s}) \\\hline2 & 3.12 \times 10^{3} \\27 & 27.0 \times 10^{3}\end{array}$

• A) 59.2
• B) 0.477
• C) 5.37
• D) 163 kJ
• E) 48.1 kJ

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