A chemical reaction, A → 3B, is conducted in a constant pressure vessel. Starting with pure A, the volume of the reaction mixture increases 3 times in 6 minutes. The fractional conversion is ___________________?

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1. Since the reaction occurs in a constant pressure vessel and the volume increases by a factor of 3, this implies that the moles of gas increase. However, fractional conversion is based on the amount reacted relative to the initial amount, which must be 1 if the process reaches completion or if the data provided forces it.