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How to calculate magnitude of k

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Use Arrhenius equation:
k = A*exp(-Ea/RT)
We have:
1.35x10^2/s = A*exp(-85600/(8.314*298.15))
or: A = 1.342x10^17/s
It is a piece of cake to calculate:
k = 1.342x10^17*exp(-85600/(8.314*348.15))
= 1.92x10^4/s
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