= . The first order rate constant for the decomposition of ethyl iodide by the reaction C H I(g) ® C H (g) + HI(g) at 600K is . × – s – . Its energy of activation is kJ/mol.
Calculate the rate constant of the reaction at 700K. We know that log k – log k = Subtracting equation ( . ) from ( . ), we obtain ln k – ln k = RT – RT ln k .