CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The substance undergoes first order decomposition. The decomposition follows two parallel first order reactions as given above.
If the corresponding activation energies of parallel reaction are 100 and 120 kJ mol−1 then the net activation energy of A is / are:
114739.png

A
120 kJ mol1
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
116 kJ mol1
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
100 kJ mol1
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
150 kJ mol1
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C 116 kJ mol1
The expression for the net activation energy is E=k1E1+k2E2k1+k2
Substitute values in the above expression.
E=102×100+120×4×102102+4×102=116 kJ mol1

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Types of Elementary Reactions
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon