In the Arrhenius equation for a certain reaction, the values of A and Eaare4×1013s−1and98.6kJmol−1, respectively. If the reaction is of first order, the temperature(inK) at which its half-time period be 10min is:
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Solution
Half life = 0.693k or10×60=0.693k ork=0.693600 Since, k=Ae−Ea/RT logk=logA−Ea2.303RT or log 0.693600=log4×1013−98.6×1032.303×8.314×T or T=311.35K