A first order reaction, 2N2O(g)⟶2N2(g)+O2(g), has a rate constant of 1.3×10−11s−1 at 270oC and 4.5×10−10s−1 at 350oC. What is the activation energy for this reaction?
A
15kJ
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B
30kJ
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C
68kJ
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D
120kJ
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Solution
The correct option is C120kJ log(k2k1)=Ea2.303R[1T1−1T2] log(4.5×10−101.3×10−11)=Ea2.303×8.314×10−3[1543−1623] Ea=120kJ