A vessel at 987torr contains nitrogen, argon, helium, and carbon dioxide gases. The partial pressure of the first three gases are 44.0mmHg,466mmHg, and 220mmHg respectively. What is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in atm?
A
1.30atm
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B
2.00atm
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C
0.338atm
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D
0.961atm
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Solution
The correct option is C0.338atm Total pressure = sum of partial pressure.
Let Partial pressure of CO2=x987=44+466+220+xx=252torrx=0.338atm