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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 3. Chemical kinetics

Consider a complex reaction taking place in three steps with rate constants \(k_1, k_2\) and \(k_3\) respectively. The overall rate constant \(k\) is given by the expression \(k=\sqrt{\frac{k_1 k_3}{k_2}}\). If the activation energies of the three steps are 60,30 and \(10 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}{ }^{-1}\) respectively, then the overall energy of activation in \(\mathrm{kJ} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}\) is _______. (Nearest integer)

  1. A 10
  2. B 20
  3. C 30
  4. D 40
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(B) 20

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\(\mathrm{k}_1, \mathrm{k}_2\) and \(\mathrm{k}_3\) are given as rate constants of three steps of a complex reaction. Rate constant (k) of the overall reaction is given as \(k=\sqrt{\frac{k_1 k_3}{k_2}}\) Activation energies of the three steps are given as…
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