NEETChemistryChemical KineticsMCQ+4 / −1
If the half-life ( ) for a first order reaction is 1 minute, then the time required for completion of the reaction is closest to :
- A5 minutes
- B10 minutes
- C2 minutes
- D4 minutes
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Correct answer: B
For a first‐order reaction the half‐life and rate constant are related by
$$k=\frac{\ln2}{t_{1/2}}=\frac{0.693}{1\;\text{min}}=0.693\;\text{min}^{-1}.$$
We want 99.9% completion, so the fraction remaining is 0.001. Using
$$\frac{[A]_t}{[A]_0}=e^{-kt}=0.001$$
take natural logs:
$$-kt=\ln(0.001)=-6.9078$$
hence
$$t=\frac{6.9078}{0.693}\approx9.97\;\text{min}\approx10\;\text{min}.$$
Answer: Option B, 10 minutes.
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