Time required to decompose $SO_2Cl_2$ to half of its initial amount is $40 \ minutes$. If the decomposition is a first order reaction,what will be the rate constant of the reaction?

  • A
    $2.88 \times 10^{-4} \ s^{-1}$
  • B
    $2.88 \times 10^{-2} \ s^{-1}$
  • C
    $1.73 \times 10^{-2} \ s^{-1}$
  • D
    $1.73 \times 10^{-4} \ s^{-1}$

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