In the thermal decomposition of C2H5Br to C2H4 and HBr, the pressure changed from an initial value of 200mmHg to 390mmHg at the end of the reaction. What fraction remained unchanged when the pressure of the mixture was 300mmHg?
A
0.47
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B
0.67
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C
0.12
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D
0.72
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Solution
The correct option is A0.47
The complete decomposition of C2H5Br result in change of 390−200=190mmHg of pressure.
So, Change in pressure of 190mmHg=100% change
1mm of Hg pressure change results =100190
300−200 i.e 10mm of Hg pressure change results in =100190×100=52.63%