Graph between log10 k and (1/T) is linear of slope S. Hence Ea is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is option 4. 2.303 RS.
We are given that the graph between \(\log_{10} k\) and \(\frac{1}{T}\) is linear with a slope \(S\).
From the Arrhenius equation:
\(k = A \cdot e^{-\frac{E_a}{RT}} \)
Taking the logarithm (base 10) of both sides:
\(\log_{10} k = \log_{10} A - \frac{E_a}{2.303RT} \)
Comparing this equation with the linear equation:
\(\log_{10} k = m \cdot \left(\frac{1}{T}\right) + c \)
We can see that the slope of the linear equation is \(\frac{-E_a}{2.303RT}\).
Therefore, the slope (\(S\)) is equal to \(\frac{-E_a}{2.303RT}\).
Rearranging the equation, we find:
\( E_a = -2.303RT \cdot S \)
Thus, the correct answer is: (4) \(2.303RS\)