AP EAMCET2010ChemistryChemical Kinetics
What is the slope of the straight line for the graph drawn between k and 1 T , where k is the rate constant of a reaction at temperature T ?
Options
- A-E_a 2.303 R
- B-E_a R
- CE_a R
- DR E_a
Correct answer
B. -E_a R
Step-by-step solution
Arrhenius equation is k=A e^ -E_a / R T On taking log both sides, k= A- E_a R T or k=- E_a R T + A Since, the reaction, y=m x+c when a graph is plotted between k and 1 T a straight line is obtained. The slope of the straight line is equal to - E_a R .