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Which one of the following gas has the highest rate of diffusion at the same temperature and pressure?

Correct answer: C. C2H2

  • A. HCL
  • B. CO2
  • C. C2H2
  • D. C2H6

Explanation

Graham Law states Rate of Diffusion ∝ 1/√(MolecularMass) Option A: HCl has molecular mass 36g Option B: CO2 has molecular mass 44g Option C: C2H2 has molecular mass 26g Option D: C2H6 has molecular mass 30g As C2H2 has lowest molecular mass, it has highest rate of diffusion.

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