What is the half-life of a first-order reaction if the rate constant is $4.2 \times 10^{-2} \text{ day}^{-1}$ (in $\text{ days}$)?

  • A
    $5.0$
  • B
    $16.5$
  • C
    $28.0$
  • D
    $9.0$

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