A gas occupies 12.3 litres at a pressure of 40 mmHg. What is the volume when the pressure is increased to 60 mmHg, at constant temperature?
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The correct option is A 8.2
According to Boyle's law, $P V$ = constant
Thus, $P_{1} V_{1} = P_{2} V_{2}$

where $P_{1} a n d V_{1}$ are the initial pressure and volume, and $P_{2} a n d V_{2}$ are the final pressure and volume of the gas.

Thus, $V_{2} = \frac{P_{1} V_{1}}{P_{2}}$

Hence, $V_{2} = \frac{12.3 X 40}{60}$
= 8.2 litres

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A gas occupies 12.3 litres at a pressure of 40 mmHg. What is the volume when the pressure is increased to 60 mmHg, at constant temperature?8.2

The correct option is A 8.2According to Boyle's law, PV = constant Thus, P1V1=P2V2 where P1 and V1 are the initial pressure and volume, and P2 and V2 are the final pressure and volume of the gas. Thus, V2=P1V1P2 Hence, V2=12.3 X 4060 = 8.2 litres

A gas occupies 12.3 litres at a pressure of 40 mmHg. What is the volume when the pressure is increased to 60 mmHg, at constant temperature?
8.2