The rate constant for a first order reaction is $60 \text{ s}^{-1}$. How much time (in seconds) will it take to reduce the initial concentration of the reactant to its $1/16^{th}$ value?

  • A
    $2.3 \times 10^{-2} \text{ s}$
  • B
    $9.5 \times 10^{-2} \text{ s}$
  • C
    $4.6 \times 10^{-2} \text{ s}$
  • D
    $6.9 \times 10^{-2} \text{ s}$

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Time $t$ $\infty$
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