Thermal decomposition of a compound is first order reaction . If a sample of compound decomposes 50 % in 120 minutes how much time it will take for 90% decomposition ?
A. About 240 minutes
B. About 480 minutes
C. About 45 minutes
D. About 400 minutes

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Correct Answer - D
`100 overset(120) to 50 overset(120) to 25 overset(120 ) to 12.5 overset(120 ) 6.25`
therefore , 10 % lies between 12.5 and 6.25 hence approximately 400 mintues .

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