Using the most general, model-independent form of effective Hamiltonian, th
e exclusive, rare B --> K*v (v) over bar decay is analyzed. The sensitivity
of the branching ratio and missing mass-squared spectrum of the B --> K*v
(v) over bar decay, when K* is polarized longitudinally or transversally, o
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