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The decomposition of formic acid on gold surface follows first order kinetics. If the rate constant at 300 K is 1.0 10 3 s 1 and the activation energy Ea = 11.488 kJ mol 1, the rate constant at 200 K is 10 5 s 1. (Round off to the Nearest Integer). (Given : R = 8.314 J mol 1 K 1)
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Correct answer: 10
- Use the Arrhenius relation in two-temperature form:
Given:
- Substitute into the equation:
First calculate:
Also,
So,
- Exponentiate:
Hence,
- Express in the required form:
So the required integer is:
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Stored correct answer = .
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