Temperature remaining constant, the pressure of a gas with increase in volume.
A
increases
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B
decreases
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C
remains constant
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D
fluctuates
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Solution
The correct option is B decreases As per Boyle's law, temperature remaining constant, the volume (V) of a gas is inversely proportional to pressure (P).
i.e V α 1P or PV = constant.
Thus, if the volume increases, the pressure of the gas decreases.