The decomposition of hydrocarbon follows the equation k=(4.5×1011s−1)e−28000 K/T. Calculate the activation energy Ea
According to Arrhenius equation
k=Ae−EaRT……(i)
According to the available data
k=(4.5×1011s−1)e−28000K/T……(ii)
On comparing both equations;
−EaRT=−28000KTEa=(28000K)×R=(28000K)×(8.314 K−1Jmol−1)=232792 Jk mol−1Ea=232.792 kJ−1 mol−1