A particular second-order reaction has a rate constant of 2.4 x 10–6 M–1 s–1 at 575 K and 6.0 x 10–5 M–1 s–1 at 630 K.              (a)  Calculate the activation energy of the reaction.              (b)  What is the value of the rate constant at 25°C?

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A particular second-order reaction has a rate constant of 2.4 x 10–6 M–1 s–1 at 575 K and 6.0 x 10–5 M–1 s–1 at 630 K. 

            (a)  Calculate the activation energy of the reaction. 

            (b)  What is the value of the rate constant at 25°C?

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