The maturation of vitrinite is a kinetic process. The relationship between %R<sub>o</sub> and hydrocarbon generation is dependent on the chemistry of the vitrinite as well as the chemistry of the kerogen.
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The maturation of vitrinite is a kinetic process. The relationship between %R<sub>o</sub> and [[Petroleum generation|hydrocarbon generation]] is dependent on the chemistry of the vitrinite as well as the chemistry of the kerogen.