NEET2025Chemistry-Chemical Kinetics

NEET 2025 Chemistry First Order Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

If the half-life (t₁/₂) for a first order reaction is 1 minute, then the time required for 99.9% completion of the reaction is closest to:

A

2 minutes

B

4 minutes

C

5 minutes

D

10 minutes

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

For a first order reaction, the time required for 99.9% completion is approximately 10 times the half-life, which is 5 minutes.

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