Which of the following is correct regarding $t_{1/2}$ of a reaction if we double the initial concentration of a reactant in a first-order reaction?

  • A
    $t_{1/2}$ will increase by two times
  • B
    $t_{1/2}$ will decrease by four times
  • C
    $t_{1/2}$ remains the same
  • D
    $t_{1/2}$ will decrease by two times

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