(a)
Interpretation:
The largest rate constant
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium constant
Equilibrium constant
Consider the reaction where A reacts to give B.
On rearranging,
Where,
(b)
Interpretation:
The rate constant
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium constant
Equilibrium constant
Consider the reaction where A reacts to give B.
On rearranging,
Where,
(c)
Interpretation:
By lowering temperature from
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