The decomposition of $N_2O$ into $N_2$ and $O_2$ in the presence of argon follows first-order kinetics. If the rate constant is given by $K = 5.0 \times 10^{11} \, e^{-2000/T}$,what is the activation energy of the reaction?

  • A
    $16.628 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
  • B
    $166.28 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
  • C
    $166.28 \, J \, mol^{-1}$
  • D
    $16.628 \, J \, mol^{-1}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

The specific rate constant of decomposition of a compound is given by $\ln k = 5.0 - \frac{12000}{T}$. The activation energy of decomposition for this compound at $300 \ K$ is

When the temperature of a reaction is raised by $10^{\circ}C$,how many times the rate will be enhanced?

Consider the following statements:
$(i)$ Increase in concentration of reactant increases the rate of a zero order reaction
$(ii)$ Rate constant $k$ is equal to $A$ if $E_a = 0$
$(iii)$ Rate constant $k$ is equal to $A$ if $E_a = \infty$
$(iv)$ $\log_e k$ vs $T$ is a straight line
$(v)$ $\log_e k$ vs $1/T$ is a straight line
Which of the following statements are correct?

Difficult
View Solution

The rate of reaction becomes double when the temperature of the reaction is increased from $27\,^{\circ}C$ to $57\,^{\circ}C$. The activation energy of the reaction will be ....... $k\,cal$.

For a reversible chemical reaction where the forward process is exothermic, which of the following statements is correct?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo