If a first-order reaction is complete in , how long will it take to reach completion under the same conditions?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: For a first-order reaction, the time required to complete of the reaction () corresponds to two half-lives: .
  2. Step 2: Given that .
  3. Step 3: Compute: .
Answer
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Why not the others: assumes a linear zero-order completion rate (); adds a fraction arbitrarily; calculates three half-lives ( completion).

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