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A first order reaction has a half-life of . The percentage of the reactant remaining after is

  1. A25.0%
  2. B6.25%
  3. C12.5%
  4. D33.3%

Answer: C

half-lives. The fraction remaining is , i.e. 12.5%. Using only 2 half-lives would give 25%.
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