The half-life of $_6C^{14}$ if its decay constant $k$ or $\lambda$ is $2.31 \times 10^{-4} \ yr^{-1}$ is:

  • A
    $2 \times 10^2 \ yrs$
  • B
    $3 \times 10^3 \ yrs$
  • C
    $3.5 \times 10^4 \ yrs$
  • D
    $4 \times 10^3 \ yrs$

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