In the Arrhenius equation, the factor e-

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Chemical Kinetics

Question:

In the Arrhenius equation, the factor e^-Ea/RT corresponds to which of the following?

Options:

The fraction of molecules that have kinetic energy lower than Ea.

The fraction of molecules that have kinetic energy zero.

The fraction of molecules that have infinite kinetic energy.

The fraction of molecules that have kinetic energy greater than Ea.

Correct Answer:

The fraction of molecules that have kinetic energy greater than Ea.

Explanation:

In the Arrhenius equation, the factor e^-Ea/RT corresponds to the fraction of molecules that have kinetic energy greater than Ea.