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The decomposition of phosphine `(PH_3)` an tungsten at low pressure is a first-order reaction. It is because the

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rate of decomposition is very slow

B

rate is proportional to the surface coverage

C

rate is inversely proportional to the surface coverage

D

rate is independent of the surface coverage

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