If the half-lives of a first-order reaction at $350 \ K$ and $300 \ K$ are $2 \ s$ and $20 \ s$ respectively,the activation energy of the reaction in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$ is:

  • A
    $40.2$
  • B
    $20.1$
  • C
    $60.3$
  • D
    $30.2$

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$(i)$ Increase in concentration of reactant increases the rate of a zero order reaction
$(ii)$ Rate constant $k$ is equal to $A$ if $E_a = 0$
$(iii)$ Rate constant $k$ is equal to $A$ if $E_a = \infty$
$(iv)$ $\log_e k$ vs $T$ is a straight line
$(v)$ $\log_e k$ vs $1/T$ is a straight line
Which of the following statements are correct?

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For a chemical reaction,if the temperature is increased from $25\,^{\circ}C$ to $55\,^{\circ}C$,the rate of reaction will change by a factor of (Assume $\mu = 3$).

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