The first order series reaction as shown in the bellow figure is conducted in a batch reactor. The initial concentrations of A, B and C (CA0, CB0, CC0 respectively) are all non-zero. The variation of CB with reaction time will not show a maximum, if___________________?

A. k2 CB0 > k1 CA0
B. k CA0 > k2.CB0
C. CB0 > CA0
D. CA0 > CB0

Correct Answer: k2 CB0 > k1 CA0 ✔

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