Which of the following statements is $NOT$ true about the rate constant $k$?

  • A
    It is a proportionality constant in the rate law that relates reaction rate to reactant concentrations.
  • B
    It is independent of the concentration of reactants.
  • C
    It varies with temperature.
  • D
    The greater the value of the rate constant, the slower the reaction.

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