MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #508

At what temperature does the aldol condensation reaction of propanal occur, given that the activation energy is 20 kJ/mol and the pre-exponential factor is 1.0 x 10^5 s^-1?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #508

  1. Question 1

    Q1. At what temperature does the aldol condensation reaction of propanal occur, given that the activation energy is 20 kJ/mol and the pre-exponential factor is 1.0 x 10^5 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.