COMEDK20269 May 2026Morning ShiftChemistryChemical KineticsActual
Identify the correct values to be plotted in the graph, the slope of which can be used to determine the activation energy of a reaction.
Options
- Ak T vs T
- Bk vs T
- Ck vs 1 T
- DT k vs 1 T
Correct answer
C. k vs 1 T
Step-by-step solution
According to the Arrhenius equation: k = A e^ -E_a / RT Taking the natural logarithm on both sides: k = A - E_a RT This equation represents a straight line of the form y = mx + c , where y = k and x = 1 T . Plotting k versus 1 T yields a straight line with slope m = - E_a R . Thus, the activation energy E_a can be determined from the slope of this graph. Answer: k vs 1 T