The Partial Pressures of CH₄,N₂,and O₂ in a Sample of a Gas

question 21

Multiple Choice

The partial pressures of CH₄,N₂,and O₂ in a sample of a gas mixture were found to be 191 mm Hg,451 mm Hg,and 583 mm Hg,respectively.Calculate the mole fraction of nitrogen.

• A) 1
• B) 0.
• C) 20.8
• D) 0..
• E) 0

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