Which of the following gases will have the highest rate of diffusion?

O_{2}

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{C O}_{2}

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{N H}_{3}

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N_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A ${N H}_{3}$
Rate of Diffusion $\propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M o l e c u l a r M a s s}}$
$N H_{3}$ has lesser molecular mass than the above gases, so the rate of diffusion of $N H_{3}$ is higher. This is according to the Graham's law of Diffusion of gases.

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