The rate constant of a first order reaction was doubled when the temperature was increased from $300 \ K$ to $310 \ K$. What is its approximate activation energy (in $kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$)? ($R = 8.3 \ J \cdot mol^{-1} \cdot K^{-1}$; $\log 2 = 0.3$)

  • A
    $5.33$
  • B
    $533.3$
  • C
    $53333$
  • D
    $53.33$

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