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  4. The rate constant for a first order reaction is 2 × 10-2 min-1. The half-life period of reaction is

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Q. The rate constant for a first order reaction is $2 \times 10^{-2} min^{-1}$. The half-life period of reaction is

Chemical Kinetics

Solution:

$t_{1 2}$ $=\frac{0.693}{k}=\frac{0.693}{2\times10^{-2}}$ $=34.65 \,min$.