The specific rate constant of decomposition of a compound is represented by lnk=5.0−12000T. The activation energy (in Kcal/mol) of decomposition for this compound at 300 K is:
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Solution
According Arrhenius equation, we have k=A×e−Ea/RT ⇒lnk=lnA−EaRT.....(1)
In the question, it is given that lnk=5.0−12000T.....(2)
Now comparing the equation 1 and 2, we get EaR=12000⇒Ea=12000×2=24000 cal/mol=24kcal/mol