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The rate of dicomposition of a certain compound in solution is first order. If the concentration of the compound is dounled, what happens to the reaction's half-life?

A

It doubles

B

Ift decreases to `(1)/(2)` of the original value

C

It decreases to `(1)/(4)` of the original value

D

It remains the same

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