For a reaction with an activation energy of 49.8kJ mol−1, the ratio of the rate constant at 600K and 300K, K600K300, is approximately: (R=8.3J mol−1K−1) (correct answer +2, wrong answer -0.5)
A
ln(10)
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B
10
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C
10+e
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D
e10
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Solution
The correct option is De10 Given, Ea=49.8kJ mol−1 By using Arrhenius formula, K=Ae−EaRT ln(K600K300)=−EaR(1600−1300)ln(K600K300)=−49.8×1038.3(1600−2600)⇒ln(K600K300)=49.8×1038.31600 ⇒ln(K600K300)=49.8×1038.3×600=10 ⇒K600K300=e10