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The reaction between naphthalene and its anion is bimolecular and second order. This reaction was studied,...

The reaction between naphthalene and its anion is bimolecular and second order. This reaction was studied, and the following data was obtained:

T (K) k (M–1 s–1)
310 2.7 × 109
300 2.4 × 109
290 2.0 × 109
270 1.4 × 109

Carefully determine the activation energy for this reaction (report your answer in kJ/mol).

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