If a reaction follows the Arrhenius equation, the plot $\ln k$ vs $\frac{1}{(\mathrm{RT})}$ gives straight…

If a reaction follows the Arrhenius equation, the plot $\ln k$ vs $\frac{1}{(\mathrm{RT})}$ gives straight line with a gradient $(-\mathrm{y})$ unit. The energy required to activate the reactant is:
  1. $y / R$ unit
  2. y unit
  3. yR unit
  4. $-y$ unit

Solution

From Arrhenius equation, $k=A e^{-E_{n} / R T}$ $\ln k=\ln A-\frac{E_{a}}{R T}$ slope $=-y$ (given) $-y=-E_{s}$ $\Rightarrow \mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{a}}=y$

Asked in: JEE Main 2019 (11 Jan Shift 1)

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