The Arrhenius equation expressing the effect of temperature on the rate constant of a reaction is

  • A
    $k = e^{-E_a/RT}$
  • B
    $k = E_a/RT$
  • C
    $k = \log_e \frac{E_a}{RT}$
  • D
    $k = Ae^{-E_a/RT}$

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