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Pure oxygen, if used instead of air will increase oxygen transfer rates because

the saturation concentration of oxygen is higher
the bubble size is smaller
the oxygen transfer coefficient is larger
the partial pressure of oxygen in the gas phase is lower

Correct Answer: the saturation concentration of oxygen is higher

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