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When initial concentration of a reactant is doubled in a reaction, its half-life period is not affected. The order of the reaction is

A

First

B

Second

C

More than zero but less then first

D

Zero

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The correct Answer is:
A

`t_(1//2)=(0.6932)/(k)`
Half life of first order reaction is independent on initial conc. of reactant.
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