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The decomposition of a hydrocarbon follows the equation k=(4.5×1011s1)e28000/K/T. What will be the value of activation energy?

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669 kJ mol1
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232.79 kJ mol1
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4.5×1011 kJ mol1
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28000 kJ mol1
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Solution

The correct option is B 232.79 kJ mol1
Arrhenius equation, k=AeEa/RT

Given equation is
k=(4.5×1011s1)e28000 K/T
Comparing both the equations, we get
EaRT=28000 KT
Ea=28000 K×R=28000 K×8.314 J K1mol1
=232.79 kJ mol1.

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