If the activation energy of a reaction is increased, what happens to the rate constant k?

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If the activation energy of a reaction is increased, what happens to the rate constant k?
  1. Increases
  2. Decreases
  3. Remains the same
  4. Becomes zero

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Q: If the activation energy of a reaction is increased, what happens to the rate constant k?
Solution: According to the Arrhenius equation, an increase in activation energy results in a decrease in the rate constant k.
Steps: 5

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