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MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemical Kinetics

A first order reaction is \(50 \%\) completed in 16 minute. Find the percentage of reactant reacting in 32 minute.

  1. A \(25 \%\)
  2. B \(40 \%\)
  3. C \(50 \%\)
  4. D \(75 \%\)
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(D) \(75 \%\)

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\( n = \frac{32 \text{ minute}}{16 \text{ minute}} = 2 \) \( \text{Percentage remaining} = (0.5)^n \times 100\% = (0.5)^2 \times 100\% = 25\% \)