$8 \ g$ of a radioactive substance is reduced to $0.5 \ g$ after $1 \ hour$. The ${t_{1/2}}$ of the radioactive substance is ......... $\min$.

  • A
    $15$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $45$
  • D
    $10$

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