S_N1 Reactions Run in Polar Solvents Have Faster Rates

Multiple Choice

S_N1 reactions run in polar solvents have faster rates than S_N1 reactions run in nonpolar solvents.
Which statement provides the best explanation for the difference in rates?

A) Polar solvents stabilize the transition state in the rate-determining step.
B) Nonpolar solvents stabilize the transition state in the rate-determining step.
C) Polar solvents stabilize the carbocation intermediate.
D) Nonpolar solvents stabilize the carbocation intermediate.
E) The reaction mechanism is different in polar solvents than in nonpolar solvents.