At 298 K, Reaction A has an activation energy of 35 kJ mol⁻¹

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Problem

At 298 K, Reaction A has an activation energy of 35 kJ mol⁻¹, whereas Reaction B has an activation energy of 65 kJ mol⁻¹. Which reaction is expected to have the greater rate constant, and why? Answer in one or two sentences.

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