For two reactions:
K₁ = 10⁶e−30000/T
K₂ = 10⁴e−24000/T
Find temperature where both rate constants are equal.
Solution:
At equal rate constants:
10⁶e−30000/T = 10⁴e−24000/T
10² = e6000/T
Taking logarithm:
2 ln10 = 6000/T
T = 6000 / (2 × 2.303)
T ≈ 1303 K
Correct Answer: 1303 K