Two reactions occur at the same temperature

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

Problem

Two reactions occur at the same temperature. • Reaction X: activation energy Ea = 45 kJ mol⁻¹ • Reaction Y: activation energy Ea = 80 kJ mol⁻¹ Determine which reaction is expected to proceed faster and briefly explain your reasoning.

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