A 707 Mg Sample of a Gas Containing Only Carbon $\circ$

question 54

Multiple Choice

A 707 mg sample of a gas containing only carbon and oxygen occupies a volume of 452 mL at 63 ^$\circ$ C and 745 mmHg. Identify the gas in the sample. (R = 0.08206 L*atm/K*mol)

• A) CO
• B) CO₂
• C) CO₃^2-
• D) C₂O
• E) C₂O₂

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