time taken for first order rxn, 2 reduce initial conc. by factor of 1/4 is 10min.if the conc. is reduced to 1/16 then the time required is?
Let initial concentration = Ao
Concentration after 10 minutes, A = Ao/4
Equation for first order reaction:
Now,
Concentration after time t = Ao/16
Concentration after 10 minutes, A = Ao/4
Equation for first order reaction:
Now,
Concentration after time t = Ao/16