Consider A k1 B and C k2 D are two reactions. If the rate constant (k1) of the A B reaction can be expressed by the following equation 10 k = 14.34 - 1.5 104T/K and activation energy of C D reaction (Ea2) is 15th of the A B reaction (Ea1), then the value of (Ea2) is kJ mol-1. (Nearest Integer)
Answer
57
Solution
Arrhenius equation: 10 k = 10 A - Ea2.303 RT
Comparing with 10 k = 14.34 - 1.5 104T:
Ea12.303 R = 1.5 104 K
Ea1 = 1.5 104 2.303 8.314
= 2.872 105 J mol-1 = 287.2 kJ mol-1
Ea2 = 15 287.2 = 57.44 kJ mol-1 57
Answer: 57