Answer to Question #176493 in General Chemistry for Roland

Question

Determine the activation energy, E_a, of the decomposition reaction, CH₃CHO →  CH₄ + CO.

 (R = 8.314 J/mol K) 

k (M^-1/2 s^-1)

T (°C)

0.00105

486

0.0214

563

  

Answer 1

Activation Energy, E_a $=209.5kJmol ^{-1}$