A First-Order Reaction Has a Half-Life of 2

question 35

Multiple Choice

A first-order reaction has a half-life of 2.10 hours.How much time is required for the reactant to be reduced to 33.0% of its initial concentration?

• A) 2.45 hours
• B) 2.89 hours
• C) 3.36 hours
• D) 3.93 hours
• E) 4.21 hours

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