An unknown gas diffuses 5 times slower than that of H2. The molecular mass of the unknown gas is:
Correct answer: A. 50
- A. 50
- B. 10
- C. 15
- D. 25
Explanation
According to Graham's law of diffusion of gases, the rate of diffusion is inversely proportional to the square root of molar masses of gases. Using the formula r1/r2 =√M1/M2 (5rH2/r2)2 =(√M2/2)2 25×2=M2 M2=50
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