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In respect of the equation, k=A exp(−Ea/RT), which one of the following statements is correct?

A
R is Rydberg's constant
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k is equilibrium constant
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A is adsorption factor
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D
Ea is the energy of activation
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Solution

The correct option is D Ea is the energy of activation
In the Arrhenius Equation,
R is the gas constant.
k is the rate constant.
A is the frequency factor which is also known as Arrhenius factor.
Ea is the activation energy and it is the minimum amount of energy required for any reaction to proceed.
T is for temperature.

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