In an $AC$ circuit having only a capacitor,the current . . . . . . .

  • A
    lags behind the voltage by $\frac{\pi}{2}$ in phase.
  • B
    leads the voltage by $\frac{\pi}{2}$ in phase.
  • C
    leads the voltage by $\pi$ in phase.
  • D
    lags behind the voltage by $\pi$ in phase.

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