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The half life period of a first order reaction is

a.

always the same irrespective of the reaction.

b.

independent on initial concentration of the reactants.

c.

proportional to the initial concentration of reactants.

d.

half the specific rate constant.

Answer: (b).independent on initial concentration of the reactants.

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