The rate of reaction on increasing the surface area of reactants.

decreases

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remains constant

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The correct option is B increases
Increasing the surface area of the reactants, increases the rate of reaction.
The increase in surface area increases the number of collisions per second and thereby increases the rate of reaction.

For example, with a dilute mineral acid, powdered zinc will react faster as compared to zinc granules.

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