Question

The ratio of the rate constant of a reaction at two temperatures differing by __________^0C is called temperature coefficient of reaction.

(a) 2

(b) 10

(c) 100

(d) 50

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My question is taken from Effect of Temperature on reaction rate topic in chapter Reaction Dynamics of Engineering Chemistry I

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) 10

Explanation: The ratio of the rate constant of a reaction at two temperatures differing by 10^0C is called temperature coefficient of reaction.