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A gas occupies 24 cm³ at pressure 3 atm. Find the new pressure if volume becomes 6 ...

A gas occupies 24 cm³ at pressure 3 atm. Find the new pressure if volume becomes 6 cm³.
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  • A 12 atm
  • B 6 atm
  • C 8 atm
  • D 4 atm
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>3 × 24 = Pā‚‚ × 6<br/>72 = 6Pā‚‚<br/>Pā‚‚ = 12 atm.<br/>Reducing the volume increases the pressure.

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