The conversion of a reactant, undergoing a first order reaction, at a time
equal to three times the half life of the reaction is:
(A) 0.875
(B) 0.5
(C) 0.425
(D) Data insufficient to calculate

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) 0.875

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