The activation energy of a reaction is z...

The activation energy of a reaction is zero. Will the rate constant of the reaction depend upon temperature ? Give reason.

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No. When `E_(a)=0,k=Ae^(-0//RT)=A.` Thus, k becomes independent of T.

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