JEE Main · 2026 · 04 Apr 2026 · Shift 1 · Chemical Kinetics

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Consider the first order reaction .

The fraction of molecules decomposed in the given first order reaction can be expressed as
  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

For a first-order reaction the amount remaining after time is . If the initial amount is and has decomposed, then , so the fraction decomposed is .

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