Q.

A first order reaction is catalyzed by a catalyst which decreases activation energy by 420 cal. If half life of reaction in absence of catalyst at 300 K is 20 sec., then what would be half life in the catalyzed reaction at 300 K? [1n 2 = 0.7]

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a

20 sec

b

10 sec

c

15 sec

d

5 sec

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

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Ea=x

 (Ex) of catalysed 

Eac=x420

20t=e4202×300t=10sec

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A first order reaction is catalyzed by a catalyst which decreases activation energy by 420 cal. If half life of reaction in absence of catalyst at 300 K is 20 sec., then what would be half life in the catalyzed reaction at 300 K? [1n 2 = 0.7]