A first-order reaction has rate constant, k = 0.217 min-1. What is the half-life for the reaction? 1.81 min 2.24 min 2.78 min 4.61 min 3.19 min

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A first-order reaction has rate constant, k = 0.217 min-1. What is the half-life for
the reaction?
1.81 min
2.24 min
2.78 min
4.61 min
3.19 min
Transcribed Image Text:A first-order reaction has rate constant, k = 0.217 min-1. What is the half-life for the reaction? 1.81 min 2.24 min 2.78 min 4.61 min 3.19 min
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