The rate constant of a reaction is given by $k = P Z e^{-E_{a} / R T}$ under standard notation. In order to speed up the reaction,which of the following factors has to be decreased?

  • A
    $Z$
  • B
    Both $Z$ and $T$
  • C
    $E_{a}$
  • D
    $T$

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