Rate of reaction increases with increase by increasing temperature because:

Correct answer: C. Collision frequency increases

  • A. The concentration of the reaction increases
  • B. The activation energy of the reaction increases
  • C. Collision frequency increases
  • D. All of these

Explanation

The rate of a reaction increases with an increase in temperature because of the increase in kinetic energy of the reactant molecules. As the temperature increases, the kinetic energy of the reactant molecules increases, and more molecules have sufficient energy to overcome the activation energy barrier, leading to more effective collisions and a higher reaction rate.

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