The Rate Constant of the Reaction O + O₃ $\to$ 2O₂ Is 7

question 28

Multiple Choice

The rate constant of the reaction O + O₃ $\to$ 2O₂ is 7.0 $\times$ 10⁵ M^-1 s^-1 at -40°C and 4.8 $\times$ 10⁶ M^-1s^-1 at 25°C. Calculate the activation energy of this reaction.

• A)2.0 kJ/mol
• B)17 kJ/mol
• C)1100 kJ/mol
• D)25.kJ/mol
• E)0.13 kJ/mol

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