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A reaction takes place in various steps. The rate constant for first, second, third and fifth steps are k1,k2,k3 and k5 respectively. The overall rate constant is given by:k=k2k3×(k1k5)0.5
If the activation energies are 40, 60, 50 and 10 kJ/mol respectively, the overall activation energy (kJ/mol) is:

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10
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20
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25
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C 25
We know that Arrhenius equation:
k=AeEaRT
Since we know that rate constant is given as:
k=k2×k10.5k3×k50.5
activation energy can be given by:
Ea=(E2+0.5×E1)(E3+0.5×E5)
Ea=25

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