The number of molecules with energy greater than the threshold energy for a reaction increases five — JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question
Question
The number of molecules with energy greater than the threshold energy for a reaction increases five fold by a rise of temperature from 27º C to 42º C. Its energy of activation in J/mol is ………….. (Take in 5 = 1.6094; R = 8.314 J mol–1)
Answer: .
💡 Solution & Explanation
RT Ea Ae k 1 2 T T R Ea K K ln ln(5) = 315 300 314 . Ea 1.6094 = 315 15 . Ea Ea = 84297J
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