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Rate equation for autocatalytic reaction
A+R 
R + R is 
= k C A ⋅ C R
The rate of disappearance of A is maximum when
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
A + R ⎯→ R + R
t = 0 a R R R
t = t a–x x x
i.e [A] t = a–x [R] = 2x
Rate is max. when
= 0 = 2k(a – 2x) 
[A] t = 
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