Calculate the rate constant of the first order reaction if $80 \%$ of the reactant decomposes in $60 \ minutes$.

  • A
    $2.68 \times 10^{-2} \ minute^{-1}$
  • B
    $5.36 \times 10^{-2} \ minute^{-1}$
  • C
    $1.34 \times 10^{-2} \ minute^{-1}$
  • D
    $8.1 \times 10^{-2} \ minute^{-1}$

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