In a first order decomposition reaction,the time taken for the decomposition of reactant to one fourth and one eighth of its initial concentration are $t_1$ and $t_2 \ s$,respectively. The ratio $t_1 / t_2$ will be:

  • A
    $4/3$
  • B
    $3/2$
  • C
    $3/4$
  • D
    $2/3$

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