Calculate the half-life of the first-order reaction $C_2H_4O_{(g)} \to CH_{4(g)} + CO_{(g)}$. If the initial pressure of $C_2H_4O_{(g)}$ is $80 \ mm$ and the total pressure at the end of $20 \ minutes$ is $120 \ mm$,find the half-life in $\text{min}$.

  • A
    $40$
  • B
    $120$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $80$

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