A mixture of 2 moles of H2, 3 moles of NH3, 4 moles of CO2 and 5 moles of N2 exerts a total pressure of 798 torr. What is the partial pressure of CO2 gas ?
A
286 torr
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B
117 torr
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C
228 torr
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D
415 torr
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Solution
The correct option is C228 torr Total number of moles of the gases =2+3+4+5=14 mol
Using Dalton's law of partial pressure p=Ptotal×χ
Where, p=Partial pressure ptotal=Total vapour pressure
Mole fraction of CO2=moles ofCO2moles of solution=414
So, partial pressure of CO2=798×414=228 torr