The rate constant for the first order decomposition of a certain reaction is described by the equation $\ln k (s^{-1}) = 14.34 - \frac{1.25 \times 10^{4} \ K}{T}$. The energy of activation for this reaction is

• A
  $1.26 \times 10^{4} \ cal \ mol^{-1}$
• B
  $4.29 \times 10^{4} \ cal \ mol^{-1}$
• C
  $3.12 \times 10^{4} \ cal \ mol^{-1}$
• D
  $2.50 \times 10^{4} \ cal \ mol^{-1}$