The uncatalyzed hydrolysis of an ester has an activation energy of
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Problem
The uncatalyzed hydrolysis of an ester has an activation energy of 82kJ mol−1. Estimate the factor by which the rate constant increases when the temperature is raised from 298 K to 325 K.
(a) Approximately 3
(b) Approximately 16
(c) Approximately 8
(d) Approximately 32