Assertion (A) : If the activation energy of a reaction is zero, temperature will have no effect on the rate constant. Reason (R ): Lower the activation energy, faster is the reaction.

Options

A. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct, and `(R )` is the correct explnation of `(A)`.
B. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct, but `(R )` is noth the correct explanation of `(A)`.
C. If `(A)` is correct, but `(R )` is incorrect.
D. If `(A)` is incorrect, but `(R )` is correct.

Answer

B