The thermal decomposition of a molecule follows a first-order reaction. The molecule decomposes $50\%$ in $120 \text{ minutes}$. How many minutes will it take for $90\%$ decomposition?

  • A
    $300$
  • B
    $360$
  • C
    $398.8$
  • D
    $400$

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