Explain with the help of the Arrhenius equation, how do the rate of reaction changes with activation energy.

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The decrease in energy of activation (E_a) decreases `"E"_"a"/"RT"`, hence, increases `-"E"_"a"/"RT"` and the rate of reaction.

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Chapter 6: Chemical Kinetics - Exercises [Page 136]

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Chapter 6 Chemical Kinetics
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