Join WhatsApp Icon JEE WhatsApp Group
Question 59

If the activation energy of a reaction is 80.9 kJ mol$$^{-1}$$, the fraction of molecules at 700 K, having enough energy to react to form products is $$e^{-x}$$. The value of $$x$$ is (Rounded off to the nearest integer) [Use R = 8.31 J K$$^{-1}$$ mol$$^{-1}$$]


Correct Answer: 14

The fraction of molecules having energy equal to or greater than the activation energy $$E_a$$ is given by the Boltzmann factor: $$f = e^{-E_a/(RT)}$$.

We are given $$E_a = 80.9$$ kJ/mol $$= 80900$$ J/mol, $$T = 700$$ K, and $$R = 8.31$$ J K$$^{-1}$$ mol$$^{-1}$$.

Computing the exponent: $$x = \frac{E_a}{RT} = \frac{80900}{8.31 \times 700} = \frac{80900}{5817} = 13.908$$.

Rounded to the nearest integer, $$x = 14$$.

Therefore, the fraction of molecules with enough energy is $$e^{-14}$$, and the value of $$x$$ is $$14$$.

Get AI Help

Create a FREE account and get:

  • Free JEE Mains Previous Papers PDF
  • Take JEE Mains paper tests

Free JEE Topicwise Questions

JEE Hydrocarbons - AlkenesJEE SolutionsJEE EquilibriumJEE Chemical Bonding & Molecular StructureJEE Quadratic EquationsJEE Electromagnetic WavesJEE Laws of ThermodynamicsJEE CirclesJEE StatisticsJEE Rotational MotionJEE Periodic Table & PeriodicityJEE BiomoleculesJEE Kinetic Theory of GasesJEE Electric Potential & CapacitanceJEE Laboratory Experiments - XIJEE Differential EquationsJEE Binomial TheoremJEE Carboxylic AcidsJEE Applications of DerivativesJEE Vector AlgebraJEE Alcohols, Phenols & EthersJEE Nitrogen-Containing CompoundsJEE Sets, Relations & FunctionsJEE Electronic DevicesJEE Work, Energy & PowerJEE Definite IntegrationJEE DeterminantsJEE d and f-Block ElementsJEE Complex NumbersJEE MatricesJEE Magnetism & Magnetic MaterialsJEE Number SystemJEE Indefinite IntegrationJEE Permutations & CombinationsJEE Fluid MechanicsJEE Sequences & SeriesJEE Inverse Trigonometric FunctionsJEE Three Dimensional GeometryJEE Aldehydes & KetonesJEE Basic Concepts in ChemistryJEE Alternating CurrentsJEE Kinematics - 2D MotionJEE Current & ResistanceJEE Hydrocarbons - AlkanesJEE Simple Harmonic MotionJEE Dual Nature of Matter & RadiationJEE ElectrochemistryJEE Electric Charges & FieldsJEE Magnetic Effects of CurrentJEE GravitationJEE Heat TransferJEE Atoms & NucleiJEE Redox ReactionsJEE Chemical ThermodynamicsJEE DifferentiationJEE Practical Organic ChemistryJEE Wave OpticsJEE Atomic StructureJEE Units & MeasurementsJEE Trigonometric FunctionsJEE WavesJEE Straight LinesJEE Basic Principles of Organic ChemistryJEE EMF & Circuit AnalysisJEE Hydrocarbons - AromaticJEE ProbabilityJEE Ray OpticsJEE Coordination CompoundsJEE p-Block Elements (Groups 13-18)JEE Organic Compounds with HalogensJEE Electromagnetic InductionJEE Surface TensionJEE Purification & CharacterisationJEE Conic SectionsJEE Continuity & DifferentiabilityJEE JEE 2D GeometryJEE Laws of MotionJEE LimitsJEE Kinematics - 1D MotionJEE Chemical KineticsJEE ElasticityJEE Hydrocarbons - Alkynes
Ask AI