The decomposition of formic acid on a gold surface follows first-order kinetics. If the rate constant at $300 \ K$ is $1.0 \times 10^{-3} \ s^{-1}$ and the activation energy $E_a = 11.488 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,the rate constant at $200 \ K$ is ............ $\times 10^{-5} \ s^{-1}$.
(Round off to the Nearest Integer).
(Given: $R = 8.314 \ J \ mol^{-1} K^{-1}$)

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $14$
  • D
    $16$

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