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Rate constant of the reactions at 37oC and 77oC are 2×105s1 and 8×105s1 respectively. Find the value of activation energy.
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log 4=0.602

A
12.1 kJ mol1
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31.3 kJ mol1
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4.6 kJ mol1
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84.7 kJ mol1
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Solution

The correct option is B 31.3 kJ mol1
Expression for rate constant at two different temperature is given by
logk2k1=Ea2.303R[1T11T2]

log8×1052×105=Ea2.303×8.314(13101350)

log 4=Ea2.303×8.314(13101350)

0.602=Ea2.303×8.314(40310×350)

Ea=31.3 kJ mol1

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