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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Chemical Kinetics

Question:

The half-life period of a first order reaction is 15 minutes. What is the amount of substance left after one hour?

 

Options:

\(\frac{1}{4}\) of the original amount

\(\frac{1}{16}\) of the original amount

\(\frac{1}{32}\) of the original amount

\(\frac{1}{8}\) of the original amount

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{1}{16}\) of the original amount

Explanation:

Since : t1/2 = 15 min. 

No. of half lives = \(\frac{60}{15}\) = 4 

Amount of substance left after one hour = \(\frac{A_0}{2^n}\) = \(\frac{A_0}{2^4}\) = \(\frac{A_0}{16}\)