If a reaction follows the Arrhenius equation, the plot Ink gives straight line with a gradient ( -y ) unit. The energy required to activate the reactant is:
- (A)y/R unit
- (B)y unit✓ Correct
- (C)yR unit
- (D)-y unit
Answer: (B)
Solution
Take logarithms of the Arrhenius equation to get . Plotting against therefore gives a straight line whose slope is . The slope is stated to be , so , which means the activation energy is units.
JEE Main · 2019 · 11 Jan 2019 · Shift 1 · Single correct option