The racemization of pinene is a first-order reaction. In the gas phase, the specific rate constant was found to be 2.2 x 10-5 min-¹ at 457.6K and 3.07 x 10-³ min-¹ at 510.1K. From these data estimate the energy of activation. 27,658 cal/mol 33,100 cal/mol 43,600 cal/mol None of the choices 37,700 cal/mol

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The racemization of pinene is a first-order reaction. In the gas phase, the specific rate constant was found to be
2.2 x 10-5 min-¹ at 457.6K and 3.07 x 103 min-¹ at 510.1K. From these data estimate the energy of activation.
27,658 cal/mol
33,100 cal/mol
○ 43,600 cal/mol
O None of the choices
37,700 cal/mol
Transcribed Image Text:The racemization of pinene is a first-order reaction. In the gas phase, the specific rate constant was found to be 2.2 x 10-5 min-¹ at 457.6K and 3.07 x 103 min-¹ at 510.1K. From these data estimate the energy of activation. 27,658 cal/mol 33,100 cal/mol ○ 43,600 cal/mol O None of the choices 37,700 cal/mol
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