Activation energy of any chemical reaction can be calculated if one knows the value of
- rate constant at standard temperature
- probability of collision
- orientation of reactant molecules during collision
- rate constant at two different temperatures
Answer
(4) rate constant at two different temperatures
Solution
From the Arrhenius equation:
k2k1 = Ea2.303R ( T2 - T1T1 T2 )
Knowing k1 and k2 at two temperatures T1 and T2, Ea can be calculated.
Answer: (4)