Given below is an expression for the rate constant of a first order reaction occurring at a certain temperature, $T (\text{K})$.
$\ln k = 14.34 - \frac{1.25 \times 10^4}{T}$
The energy of activation in $\text{kcal mol}^{-1}$ for the reaction is :
(Given : $k$ is $\text{s}^{-1}$, $R = 1.987 \text{ cal mol}^{-1} \text{ K}^{-1}$)

  • A
    $12.42$
  • B
    $18.63$
  • C
    $14.34$
  • D
    $24.84$

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