In Arrhenius equation for a certain reaction, the values of A and Ea (activation energy) are 4×1013sec−1 and 98.6kJmol−1 respectively. If the reaction is of first order, at what temperature will its half life period be 10 minutes?
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Solution
According to Arrhenius equation, k=Ae−Ea/RT or logek=logeA−EaRT or 2.303log10k=2.303log10A−EaRT For a first order reaction t1/2=0.693k So, k=0.693600sec−1(t1/2=10min=600sec) =1.1×10−3sec−1 Hence, log(1.1×10−3)=log(4×1013)−98.6×1032.303×8.314×T T=310.95K