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The half life of a first order reaction is `60 min`. How long will is take to consume `90%` of the reactant?

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To solve the problem of how long it will take to consume 90% of the reactant in a first-order reaction with a half-life of 60 minutes, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Half-Life Formula**: The half-life (\( t_{1/2} \)) of a first-order reaction is given by the formula: \[ t_{1/2} = \frac{0.693}{k} ...
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