If the half-life $(t_{1/2})$ for a first order reaction is $1 \text{ minute}$,then the time required for $99.9\%$ completion of the reaction is closest to

  • A
    $2 \text{ minutes}$
  • B
    $4 \text{ minutes}$
  • C
    $5 \text{ minutes}$
  • D
    $10 \text{ minutes}$

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