The half-life of a first-order reaction $X \longrightarrow Y + Z$ is $3 \ minutes$. What is the time required to reduce the concentration of $X$ by $90 \%$ of its initial concentration?

  • A
    $4.12 \ minutes$
  • B
    $9.969 \ minutes$
  • C
    $9.105 \ minutes$
  • D
    $12.05 \ minutes$

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