The rate constant for a first order reaction is $60 \ s^{-1}$. How much time will it take to reduce the initial concentration of the reactant to its $1/16^{th}$ value?

  • A
    $4.6 \times 10^{-2} \ s$
  • B
    $1.0 \times 10^{-2} \ s$
  • C
    $2.3 \times 10^{-2} \ s$
  • D
    $3.2 \times 10^{-2} \ s$

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