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The rate constant the activation energy and the Arrhenius parameter of a chemical reaction at `25^@C` are `3 times 10^-4 sec^-1` 104.4KK/mol and `6 times 10^14 sec^-1` respectively. The value of the rate constant at `T to prop` is :

A

`2 times 10^18 sec^-1`

B

`6 times 10^14 sec^-1`

C

`prop`

D

`3.6 times 10^30 sec^-1`

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To solve the problem, we need to use the Arrhenius equation, which relates the rate constant (k) of a reaction to the temperature (T) and activation energy (EA). The Arrhenius equation is given by: \[ k = A \cdot e^{-\frac{E_A}{RT}} \] Where: - \( k \) = rate constant - \( A \) = Arrhenius parameter (pre-exponential factor) - \( E_A \) = activation energy - \( R \) = universal gas constant (approximately \( 8.314 \, \text{J/mol·K} \)) - \( T \) = temperature in Kelvin ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Given Values**: - Rate constant at \( 25^\circ C \) (or \( 298 \, K \)): \( k = 3 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{s}^{-1} \) - Activation energy: \( E_A = 104.4 \, \text{kJ/mol} = 104400 \, \text{J/mol} \) (conversion from kJ to J) - Arrhenius parameter: \( A = 6 \times 10^{14} \, \text{s}^{-1} \) 2. **Convert Temperature**: - The temperature \( T \) at \( 25^\circ C \) is \( 298 \, K \). 3. **Use the Arrhenius Equation**: - We need to find the rate constant \( k \) as \( T \) approaches infinity. According to the Arrhenius equation: \[ k = A \cdot e^{-\frac{E_A}{RT}} \] 4. **Evaluate the Limit as \( T \to \infty \)**: - As \( T \) approaches infinity, \( \frac{E_A}{RT} \) approaches \( 0 \) because \( R \) is a constant and \( T \) is increasing indefinitely. - Therefore, \( e^{-\frac{E_A}{RT}} \) approaches \( e^0 = 1 \). 5. **Substitute into the Arrhenius Equation**: - When \( T \to \infty \): \[ k = A \cdot 1 = A \] - Thus, the rate constant \( k \) at \( T \to \infty \) is: \[ k = 6 \times 10^{14} \, \text{s}^{-1} \] ### Final Answer: The value of the rate constant at \( T \to \infty \) is \( 6 \times 10^{14} \, \text{s}^{-1} \).
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