In a group $(G, *)$,for some element $a$ of $G$,if $a^{2}=e$,where $e$ is the identity element,then

  • A
    $a=a^{-1}$
  • B
    $a=\sqrt{e}$
  • C
    $a=\frac{1}{a^{2}}$
  • D
    $a=e$

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