Q. A chemical reaction proceeds following formula $k = PZe^{- E_{a}/RT}$ Which of the following process will increase the rate of reaction?
A) Lowering of $E_{a}$
B) Lowering of $P$
C) Lowering of $Z$
D) Independent of all the above factors
Explanation
(a)
According to formula $k = PZe^{- \frac{E_{a}}{RT}}$
Lowering of $E_{a}$(activation energy), raises the value of$\ k$.
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