A. dXA/dt = k1 (1 – XA)2 (1 + 2XA)
B. dXA/dt = k1 (1 – XA) (1 + 0.5XA)
C. dXA/dt = k1 (1 – XA)
D. dXA/dt = k1 (1 – XA)/(1 + XA)
Correct Answer: C. dXA/dt = k1 (1 – XA) ✔
Last Updated: February 20, 2019
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