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For the irreversible elementary reactions in parallel like given below, the rate of disappearance of 'X' is equal to

a.

Cᴀ(K₁+K₂)

b.

Cᴀ(K₁+K₂)/2

c.

Cᴀ.K₁/2

d.

Cᴀ.K₂/2

Answer: (a).Cᴀ(K₁+K₂)

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Q. For the irreversible elementary reactions in parallel like given below, the rate of disappearance of 'X' is equal to

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