The rate constant of a first-order reaction is $1.5 \times 10^7 \text{ s}^{-1}$ at $300 \text{ K}$ and $3.0 \times 10^7 \text{ s}^{-1}$ at $330 \text{ K}$. What is the activation energy $(E_a)$ for the reaction? $[R \times 2.303 = 19.15 \text{ J K}^{-1} \text{mol}^{-1}]$

  • A
    $18.02 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • B
    $20.1 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • C
    $19.02 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • D
    $21.5 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$

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