A reaction takes place in three steps. The rate constants are k1,k2andk3. The over all rate constant k=k1k3k2. If (energyofactivation)E1,E2andE3are60,30and10kJ. The overall energy of activation is:
A
40
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B
30
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C
400
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D
60
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Solution
The correct option is A40 As we know, k=Ae−Ea/RT ∴Ae−Ea/RT=Ae−ε1−ε3+ε2RT εa=E1+E3−E2=60+10−30=40kJ