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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 3. Chemical kinetics

Drug \(X\) becomes ineffective after \(50 \%\) decomposition. The original concentration of drug in a bottle was \(16 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{mL}\) which becomes \(4 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{mL}\) in 12 months. The expiry time of the drug in months is __________. Assume that the decomposition of the drug follows first order kinetics.

  1. A 2
  2. B 6
  3. C 12
  4. D 3
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(B) 6

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Drug \(\mathrm{X} \xrightarrow{\text { 1st order }}\) Product Initial concentration of drug \(=16 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{mL}\) Concentration of drug after 12 months \(=4 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{mL}\) Half life of drug = 6 months Drug become ineffective after 50\% decomposition. The…
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