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Activation energy `(E_(a))` and rate constants (`k_(1)` and `k_(2)`) of a chemical reaction at two different temperatures (`T_(1)` and `T_(2)`) are related by

A

(a) `ln.(k_(2))/(k_(1))=-(E_(a))/(R)((1)/(T_(2))-(1)/(T_(1)))`

B

(b) `ln.(k_(2))/(k_(1))=-(E_(a))/(R)((1)/(T_(2))+(1)/(T_(1)))`

C

(c) `ln.(k_(2))/(k_(1))=(E_(a))/(R)((1)/(T_(1))-(1)/(T_(2)))`

D

(d) `ln.(k_(2))/(k_(1))=-(E_(a))/(R)((1)/(T_(1))-(1)/(T_(2)))`

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The correct Answer is:
A, C
Ace. To Arrheneis equation
`ln.(K_(2))/(K_(1))=(E_(a))/(R)[(1)/(T_(1))-(1)/(T_(2))]`
option (1) and (3) are same
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