The activation energy of a certain reaction is $87 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. When the temperature is decreased from $37^{\circ} C$ to $15^{\circ} C$,what is the ratio of the rate constant at $37^{\circ} C$ to that at $15^{\circ} C$ for this reaction (in $/ 1$)?

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $8.3$
  • C
    $13$
  • D
    $24$

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