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Two reactions of the same order have equal pre-exponential factors but their activation energies differ by 41.9 J/mol. Then the ratios between rate constants of these reactions at 600 K is:

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0.002
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0.02
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0.2
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is A 0.002
According to the Arrhenius equation, K=AeEa/RT

Where A is proportionality constant, Ea is activation energy, R is universal gas constant and T is the temperature in kelvin.

Taking log both sides,

We get, logk = logA - Ea/2.303RT


So, for 1st reaction , logk₁ = logA - Ea₁/2.303RT

For 2nd reaction, logk₂ = logA - Ea₂/2.303RT

Subtracting equation (2) from equation (1),

logk₁ - logk₂ = (Ea₁ - Ea₂)/2.303RT

Here, (Ea₁ - Ea₂) = 41.9kJ

R = 8.3 J/K/mol

And T = 600K


log(kk)=(41.9×1000)2.303×8.3×600 = 3.66

kk = antilog(3.66)
=0.002

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