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Published on: August 14, 2026
An organic compound undergoes first order decomposition. The time taken for decomposition to 
and 
of its initial concentration are 
and 
respectively. What is the value of 
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
For first-order decomposition with rate equation 
, the time for concentration to reduce to fraction f is: 
For reduction to 
For reduction to 
Therefore: 
Thus: 
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