JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3g3218
Reactant A gives K (Ea=50.0kJmol−1) and T (Ea=65.0kJmol−1) by parallel irreversible steps with equal pre-exponential factors (R=8.314Jmol−1K−1). Which statements are correct?
A[K]/[T] is greater than 1 at every temperature
B[K]/[T] increases when the temperature is raised
CAt 298 K, [K]/[T] ≈426
DAt 373 K, [K]/[T] ≈126
Answer: A, C, D
[K]/[T]=exp(15000/RT). At 298 K this is 426, and at 373 K it is 126. The exponent is always positive, so the ratio stays above 1 but falls as T rises. Hence the last statement is false.