The Rate Constant of the Reaction Cl + CHCl₃ $\rarr$ HCl + CCl₃ Is 5

question 17

Multiple Choice

The rate constant of the reaction Cl + CHCl₃ $\rarr$ HCl + CCl₃ is 5.8 × 10⁷ M^-1s^-1 at 25°C and has an activation energy of 11.0 kJ/mol.Calculate the rate constant for this reaction in the lower stratosphere where the temperature is -57°C.

• A)1.1 × 10⁷ M^-1 s^-1
• B)4.2 × 10⁷ M^-1 s^-1
• C)4.9 × 10⁹ M^-1 s^-1
• D)9.5 × 10⁶ M^-1 s^-1
• E)2.7 × 10⁹ M^-1 s^-1

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