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A gas occupies 16 dm³ at pressure 2 atm. Calculate the pressure at 4 dm³.

A gas occupies 16 dm³ at pressure 2 atm. Calculate the pressure at 4 dm³.
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  • A 8 atm
  • B 6 atm
  • C 2 atm
  • D 4 atm
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>2 × 16 = Pā‚‚ × 4<br/>32 = 4Pā‚‚<br/>Pā‚‚ = 8 atm.

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