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The energy of activation for a reaction is `100 KJ mol^(-1)`. The peresence of a catalyst lowers the energy of activation by `75%`. What will be the effect on the rate of reaction at `20^(@)C`, other things being equal?

A

`2.34 times 10^15`

B

`2.34 times 10^13`

C

`1.324 times 10^5`

D

`3.25 times 10^6`

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