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The activation energy for a particular reaction is 102 kJ/mol. If the rate constant is 1.35 x 10-4 s¹ at 308 K, what is the rate constant at 273 K?

Principles of Modern Chemistry

8th Edition

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Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Publisher:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Chapter18: Chemical Kinetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 23P

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