The temperature dependence of rate constant (k) of a chemical reaction is written in terms of Arrhenius equation, k = A e-E*/RT. Activation energy (E*) of the reaction can be calculated by plotting
- k vs T
- k vs 1 T
- log k vs 1T
- log k vs 1 T
Answer
(3) log k vs 1T
Solution
Taking logarithm of k = A e-E*/RT:
k = A - E*2.303 R 1T
A plot of log k vs 1T is a straight line with slope = - E*2.303 R
E* = -2.303 R slope
Answer: (3)