The activation energy for the gas phase decomposition of t-butyl acetate is 170 kJ.CH3COOC(CH3)3--------->(CH3)2C=CH2 + CH3COOHThe rate constant at 540 K is 7.98×10-4 /s. The rate constant will be  __________/s at 583 K.

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The activation energy for the gas phase decomposition of t-butyl acetate is 170 kJ.

CH3COOC(CH3)3--------->(CH3)2C=CH2 + CH3COOH
The rate constant at 540 K is 7.98×10-4 /s. The rate constant will be  __________/s at 583 K.

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