Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Instantaneous $\rightarrow$

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the instantaneous rate for the chemical reaction
A $\rightarrow$ B as the reaction progresses?

• A) -\(\Delta\)A/\(\Delta\)t increases while \(\Delta\)B/\(\Delta\)t decreases
• B) -\(\Delta\)A/\(\Delta\)t decreases while \(\Delta\)B/\(\Delta\)t increases
• C) both -\(\Delta\)A/\(\Delta\)t and \(\Delta\)B/\(\Delta\)t decrease
• D) both -\(\Delta\)A/\(\Delta\)t and \(\Delta\)B/\(\Delta\)t increase
• E) The answer will vary depending on the reaction mechanism.

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