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A vessel has N2 gas and water vapours at a total pressure of 1 atm. The partial pressure of water vapours is 0.3 atm. The contents of this vessel are transferred to another vessel having one third of the capacity of original volume, completely at the same temperature. The total pressure of this system in the new vessel is:

Correct answer: D. 2.4 atm

  • A. 3.0 atm
  • B. 1 atm
  • C. 3.33 atm
  • D. 2.4 atm

Explanation

PN2+PH2O =1 atmPH2O =0.3 atmPN2 =0.7 atmNow, new pressure of N2 in another vessel of volume V3 at same temperature T is given byP1V1=P2V2PN2×V/3=0.7V∴ PN2=2.1 atmSince, aqueous tension remains contant, and thus, total pressure in new vessel=PN2+PH2O =2.1+0.3=2.4 atm

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