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\(500cm^{-3}\) of a gas is collected at 0°C and at a pressure of 72cm of mercury. ...

\(500cm^{-3}\) of a gas is collected at 0°C and at a pressure of 72cm of mercury. What is the volume of the the gas at the same temperature and at a pressure of 76cm of the same mercury?
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  • A \(\frac{76\times500}{72}cm^3\)
  • B \(\frac{72\times500}{76}cm^3\)
  • C \(\frac{72\times76}{500}cm^3\)
  • D \(\frac{76}{72\times500}cm^3\)
  • E \(\frac{72}{76\times500}cm^3\)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
\(P_1V_1=P_2V_2, V_2= \frac{72\times500}{76}cm^3\)

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