In the respect of the equation k = Ae^–Ea/RT in chemical kinetics, which one of the following statements is correct?

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In the respect of the equation k = Ae–Ea/RT in chemical kinetics, which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) k is equilibrium constant
(b) A is adsorption factor
(c) E a is energy of activation
(d) R is Rydberg constant.

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answered Mar 30, 2018 by sanjaydas (61,430 points) 5 7 7
selected Apr 1, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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(c) : In Arrhenius equation, k = Ae–Ea/RT 

k = rate constant, A = frequency factor
T = temperature, R = gas constant, Ea = energy of activation.
This equation can be used for calculation of energy of activation.

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