The specific rate constant for the decomposition of formic acid is at 413 K

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Kinetics · Kinetics

Problem

The specific rate constant for the decomposition of formic acid is

5.5 \times 10^{-4} \text{ sec}^{-1}

at 413 K. Calculate the specific rate constant at 458 K, if the energy of activation is

2.37 \times 10^4 \text{ cal mol}^{-1}