If the rate constant for a first order reaction is $k$,the time $(t)$ required for the completion of $99 \%$ of the reaction is given by

  • A
    $t = \frac{4.606}{k}$
  • B
    $t = \frac{2.303}{k}$
  • C
    $t = \frac{0.693}{k}$
  • D
    $t = \frac{6.909}{k}$

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