The inactivation rate of a viral preparation is proportional to the amount of virus. In the first minute…
The inactivation rate of a viral preparation is proportional to the amount of virus. In the first minute after preparation, $10\%$ of the virus is inactivated. The rate constant for viral inactivation is $10^{-3}\, \text{min}^{-1}$. (Nearest integer) [Use : $\ln 10 = 2.303$; $\log_{10} 3 = 0.477$ property of logarithm: $\log x^{y} = y \log x$]
Solution
As the unit of rate constant is so it must be a first order reaction