In the two-step reaction A \(\xrightarrow{\text { fast }}\)B \(\xrightarrow{\text { slow}}\)C, the concentration of the intermediate B in the initial stage of the reaction is likely to
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Increase steadily with time
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Decrease steadily with time
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Be independent of time throughout the reaction
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Remain constant through most of the reaction
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