For a certain reaction consider the plot of versus given in the figure. If the rate constant of this reaction at 400 K is , then the rate constant at 500 K is:
Slope
Slope
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
The Arrhenius plot of against is a straight line of slope K. Between the two temperatures, . As , the rate constant rises tenfold, so from at K it becomes at K.
JEE Main · 2019 · 12 Jan 2019 · Shift 2 · Single correct option