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A first order reaction is carried out starting with 10 mol `L^(-1)` of the reactant . It is 40% complete in 50 min . If the same reaction is carried out with an initial concentration of 5 mol `L^(-1)` the percentage of reaction that is completed in 50 min is

A

40%

B

80%

C

20%

D

36.8%

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The correct Answer is:
A

(A) For a first order reaction time taken for a definite fraction to complete is independent of initial concentration .
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