Drug $X$ becomes ineffective after $50 \%$ decomposition. The original concentration of drug in a bottle was $16 \ mg/mL$ which becomes $4 \ mg/mL$ in $12 \ months$. The expiry time of the drug in months is $..........$ Assume that the decomposition of the drug follows first order kinetics.

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $6$

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