In the Arrhenius equation,the rate of reaction is given by $k = A{e^{ - {E_a}/RT}}$. What does $E_a$ represent?

  • A
    Energy below which molecules do not react.
  • B
    Total energy of the reacting molecules at temperature $T$.
  • C
    The fraction of molecules having energy greater than the activation energy of the reaction.
  • D
    None of these.

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