JEE Main · 2020 · 05 Sep 2020 · Shift 2 · Chemical Kinetics

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The rate constant (k) of a reaction is measured at different temperatures (T), and the data are plotted in the given figure. The activation energy of the reaction in kJ is: ( is gas constant)
  1. (A)2R✓ Correct
  2. (B)
  3. (C)R
  4. (D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

Taking logarithms of the Arrhenius equation gives , a straight line of against with slope . The plotted line has slope , so and the activation energy is .

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