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Published on: August 13, 2026
For an elementary reaction, the variation of rate constant (k) with temperature is given by the following equation 
, where 
is temperature on Kelvin scale and 
is in terms of 
. Identify the incorrect option.
A
There is no finite temperature at which rate constant can be 
.
. B
Fraction of activated molecules will be 
at any temperature.
at any temperature. C
Activation energy for the reaction will be approx 
.
. D
Rate of reaction will vary linearly with concentration of reactant.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
On comparing equations (i) and (ii)
Fraction of activated molecules 
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