The Arrhenius equation is k = Ae^-Ea/RT. The slope of a plot of ln k vs. 1/T is equal to

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The Arrhenius equation can be rewritten as ln k = ln A - Ea/RT.

Comparing this with the equation for a straight line, y = mx + b, where y = ln k, x = 1/T, m = -Ea/R, and b = ln A, we can see that the slope of the line is equal to -Ea/R. Therefore, the slope of a plot of ln k vs. 1/T is -Ea/R. Choice D gives this expression.

The Arrhenius Equation Is K = Ae-Ea/RT

The Arrhenius Equation Is K = Ae^-Ea/RT