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Consider the reaction A ⇌ B. The concentration of both the reactants and the products varies exponentially with time. Which of the following figures correctly describes the change in concentration of reactants and products with time?
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Solution

Explanation:
If \[\ce{A -> B}\] then the concentration of both reactants and the products very exponentially with time. But graph the reactant concentration decreases exponentially and the product concentration increases.
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