Question

If CH₃COOH (K_a = 10^–5) reacts with NaOH at 298 K, then find out the value of the maximum rate constant of the reverse reaction at 298 K at the end point of the reaction. Given that the rate constant of the forward reaction is 10^–11 mol^–1 L sec^–1 at 298 K. Also calculate Arrhenius parameter for backward reaction if ΔH₂₉₈ = 44 kcal and E_a(f) = 94 kcal.

Answer 1

The backward reaction is of hydrolysis of sodium acetate