The isomerization of cyclopropane follows first order kinetics. the rate constant at 700 k is 6.20 × 10–4 min–1, and the half-life at 760 k is 29.0 min. calculate the activation energy for this reaction.

269.068 kJ/mol.

Explanation:

ln (k₂/k₁) = (Eₐ/R) [(T₂ - T₁)/(T₁T₂)].

k₁ = 6.20 x 10⁻⁴ min⁻¹, T₁ = 700.0 K.

To get k₂:

in first order reactions: k = 0.693/(half-life).

∴ k₂ = 0.693/(29.0 min) = 2.39 x 10⁻² min⁻¹, T₂ = 760.0 K.

∵ ln (k₂/k₁) = (Eₐ/R) [(T₂ - T₁)/(T₁T₂)]

∴ ln [(2.39 x 10⁻² min⁻¹)/(6.20 x 10⁻⁴ min⁻¹)] = (Eₐ/(8.314 J/mol.K)) [(760.0 K - 700.0 K) / (760.0 K)(700.0 K)].

3.65 = (Eₐ/(8.314 J/mol.K)) (1.128 x 10⁻⁴).

∴ Eₐ = (3.65)(8.314 J/mol.K) / (1.128 x 10⁻⁴) = 269.068 kJ/mol.

atomic number of carbon is 6

electronic configuration of carbon is 1s²2s²2p²

orbital diagram of c is as shown here in the image.