Acetonitrile (CH3CN) isomerizes to methylisonitrile (CH3NC) at high temperatures. Use the data below to determine the energy of activation (in kJ) of this reaction. Use the graphical method to complete this problem and sketch a rough drawing of the graph you use in the box provided, being sure to label the axes. Slope of the line =         Ea =

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Acetonitrile (CH3CN) isomerizes to methylisonitrile (CH3NC) at high temperatures. Use the data below to
determine the energy of activation (in kJ) of this reaction. Use the graphical method to complete this problem
and sketch a rough drawing of the graph you use in the box provided, being sure to label the axes.

Slope of the line =         Ea = 

Temperature (°C)
Rate constant (min)
4.06x10
1.49x103
494
464
392
9.54x105
378
5.51x105
Transcribed Image Text:Temperature (°C) Rate constant (min) 4.06x10 1.49x103 494 464 392 9.54x105 378 5.51x105
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