MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #494

At what temperature does the aldol condensation reaction of acetaldehyde occur, given that the activation energy is 25 kJ/mol and the pre-exponential factor is 1.2 x 10^6 s^-1?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #494

  1. Question 1

    Q1. At what temperature does the aldol condensation reaction of acetaldehyde occur, given that the activation energy is 25 kJ/mol and the pre-exponential factor is 1.2 x 10^6 s^-1?

    • A) 250 K
    • B) 300 K
    • C) 350 K
    • D) 400 K

    Answer: 350 K

    Explanation: Arrhenius equation relates temperature, activation energy, and rate constant.