For a first-order gaseous reaction,a plot of $\log \, k$ versus $1/T$ gives a straight line with a slope of $-8000$. Calculate the activation energy $(E_a)$ of the reaction in $cal$.

  • A
    $36608$
  • B
    $39709$
  • C
    $41456$
  • D
    $42340$

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