Catalyst $A$ reduces the activation energy for a reaction by $10 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ at $300 \ K$. The ratio of rate $\frac{k_{T, \text{Catalysed}}}{k_{T, \text{Uncatalysed}}}$ is $e^{x}$. Find the value of $x$ [nearest integer].
[Assume that the pre-exponential factor is same in both the cases.
Given $R = 8.31 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$]

  • A
    $88$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $40$

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