Which is the correct expression for half-life?

  • A
    $(t)_{1/2} = \log 2$
  • B
    $(t)_{1/2} = \frac{\lambda}{\log 2}$
  • C
    $(t)_{1/2} = \frac{\lambda}{\log 2} (2.303)$
  • D
    $(t)_{1/2} = \frac{2.303 \log 2}{\lambda}$

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