For a particular reaction,the rate constant becomes double on increasing temperature from $27^{\circ} C$ to $37^{\circ} C$. Calculate the approximate activation energy (in $kcal \ mol^{-1}$,$R=2 \ cal \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$).

  • A
    $1289$
  • B
    $12.89$
  • C
    $1.28$
  • D
    $53.41$

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