The half-life of a first-order reaction is $20 \text{ min}$. What is the time taken to reduce the initial concentration of the reactant to $\frac{1}{10}$th of its original value (in $\text{ min}$)?

  • A
    $6.6$
  • B
    $66.56$
  • C
    $150$
  • D
    $79.68$

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