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The sum of mole fraction of the gases in a mixture of gases is _.

Correct answer: C. May be equal or less than 1

  • A. Always greater than 1
  • B. Always smaller than 1
  • C. May be equal or less than 1
  • D. Always 1

Explanation

c) May be equal or less than 1: This option is correct. The sum of mole fractions of gases in a mixture can be equal to 1 or less than 1. If the sum is equal to 1, it indicates that the mixture is ideal and the gases are not interacting with each other significantly. If the sum is less than 1, it means that the gases are interacting, and it is a non-ideal mixture.

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