Graph between log k and 1T [k is rate constant (s-1) and T the temperature (K)] is a straight line. OX = 5, θ=tan-1(12.303). Hence -Ea will be
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logk=logA-Ea2.303RT (y=c+mx)
Slope=-Ea2.303R=12.303 (given) (tanθ=12.303)
-Ea=2.303R×slope
=2.303×R2.303=R=2 cal