The rate constant (k) for a reaction was measured as a functionof temperature. A plot of In k versus 1/T (in K) is linear and hasa slope of -1.01 × 10ʻ K. Calculate the activation energy forthe reaction.

Given data contains, Slope=-1.01×104 K

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The rate constant (k) for a reaction was measured as a function of temperature. A plot of In k versus 1/T (in K) is linear and has a slope of -1.01 × 10ʻ K. Calculate the activation energy for the reaction.