Consider the Arrhenius equation given below and mark the correct option.
k = A \(\rm e^{-E_a/RT}\)
1
Rate constant increases exponentially with increasing activation energy and decreasing temperature.
2
Rate constant decreases exponentially with increasing activation energy and decreasing temperature.
3
Rate constant increases exponentially with decreasing activation energy and decreasing temperature.
4
Rate constant increases exponentially with decreasing activation energy and increasing temperature.