Which Set of Gases Is Listed from Fastest to Slowest $\gt$

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which set of gases is listed from fastest to slowest diffusion rate?

• A)N₂ \(\gt\) NH₃ \(\gt\) Ne \(\gt\) OF₂
• B)NH₃ \(\gt\) Ne \(\gt\) N₂ \(\gt\) OF₂
• C)OF₂ \(\gt\) N₂ \(\gt\) Ne \(\gt\)NH₃
• D)N₂ \(\gt\)Ne \(\gt\)OF₂ \(\gt\) NH₃
• E)NH₃ \(\gt\) N₂ \(\gt\) Ne \(\gt\) OF₂

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