The rate of a first order reaction doubles when the temperature changes from $300 \ K$ to $310 \ K$. The activation energy of the reaction (in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$) is
$R=8.3 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}, \log 2=0.3$ (in $.33$)

  • A
    $43$
  • B
    $53$
  • C
    $63$
  • D
    $73$

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