In a first order reaction,the concentration of the reactant decreased from $0.4 \, M$ to $0.1 \, M$ in $20 \, \min$. The rate constant of the reaction will be:

  • A
    $0.693 \, \min^{-1}$
  • B
    $6.93 \, \min^{-1}$
  • C
    $0.0693 \, \min^{-1}$
  • D
    $69.3 \, \min^{-1}$

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