Question

If kB is Boltzmann constant and h is Plank’s constant, the rate of decomposition of complex formed during product formation, as given by Transition state theory is ____

(a) \(\frac{k_B T}{h} \)

(b) \(\frac{k_B h}{T} \)

(c) \(\frac{k_B T}{2h} \)

(d) \(\frac{k_B T^2}{h} \)

The question was asked in class test.

My question comes from Kinetics of Homogeneous Reactions in division Kinetics of Homogeneous Reactions of Chemical Reaction Engineering

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) \(\frac{k_B T}{h} \)

To elaborate: The rate of decomposition of the complex is the same for all reactions. Decomposition rate is given as, r = \(\frac{k_B T}{h} \).