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Explain the difference between instantaneous rate of a reaction and average rate of a reaction.

Options

  1. AInstantaneous rate and average rate are identical concepts.
  2. BInstantaneous rate represents the rate of a reaction at a single moment, while average rate represents the rat
  3. CInstantaneous rate and average rate both describe the reaction's final state.
  4. DInstantaneous rate provides information about reactants, while average rate provides information about product

Correct answer

B. Instantaneous rate represents the rate of a reaction at a single moment, while average rate represents the rat

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) Instantaneous rate represents the rate of a reaction at a single moment, while average rate represents the rate over a longer time interval.

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