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A first-order reaction is 50 percent complete in 30 minutes. Calculate the time taken for completion of 87.5 percent of the reaction.(a) 30 minutes(b) 60 minutes(c) 90 minutes(d) 120 minutesThe question was asked during an interview.This interesting question is from Chemical Kinetics topic in chapter Chemical Kinetics of Chemistry – Class 12

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The CORRECT option is (c) 90 minutes

Explanation: Reaction is 50 PERCENT complete in 30 minutes. Hence, t1/2 = 30 minutes

75 percent of the reaction is completed in two half-lives. Hence, t = 2 × 30 = 60 minutes

87.5 percent of the reaction is completed in three half-lives. Hence, t = 3 × 30 = 90 minutes.



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