At 25°C, by What Factor Is the Reaction Rate Increased

question 71

Multiple Choice

At 25°C, by what factor is the reaction rate increased by a catalyst that reduces the activation energy of the reaction by 1.00 kJ/mol?

• A)1.63
• B)123
• C)1.04
• D)1.50
• E)2.53

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