Chemistry

Problem

The first-order reaction C → D is studied with an initial concentration [C]₀ = 0.100 M. The initial rate is 2.0 × 10⁻⁴ M·s⁻¹ at 298 K and 6.0 × 10⁻⁴ M·s⁻¹ at 308 K. Calculate the ratio k₃₀₈ ⁄ k₂₉₈ of the rate constants at the two temperatures.

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