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When comparing two reactions with the same rate constant, which one will have a faster rate?

Option: 1

The reaction with high value of \mathrm{E_{a}}.


Option: 2

The reaction with low value of \mathrm{E_{a}}


Option: 3

Both reactions will have the same rate.


Option: 4

The rate cannot be determined without more information


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The reaction with lower activation Energy will have a faster rate because it has a lower energy barrier - and more molecules will have the required energy to overcome the barrier and participate in the reaction.

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