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The rate constant for a first order reaction is 20 min-1. The time required for the initial concentration of the reactant to reduce to its 132 level is ______×10-2 min. (Nearest integer)
ChemistryChemical KineticsJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (31 Jan Shift 2)
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The correct answer is: 17

For a first order reaction, we know:
t1/2=0.693k=0.69320=0.03465 min
From the relation of half lives(where 'n' is the no. of half-lives):

12n=132

=125

Thus, No. of Half life =5

Time required =0.03465×5=0.17325 min=17.325×10-2 min

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