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The initial volume of a gas cylinder is $750.0 \mathrm{~mL}$. If the pressure of gas inside the cylinder changes from $840.0 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ to $360.0 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$, the final volume the gas will be:
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Options:
  • A
    $1.750 \mathrm{~L}$
  • B
    $3.60 \mathrm{~L}$
  • C
    $4.032 \mathrm{~L}$
  • D
    $7.50 \mathrm{~L}$
Solution:
2420 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$1.750 \mathrm{~L}$
According to Boyle's law
$$
\begin{aligned}
&\frac{V_1}{V_2}=\frac{P_2}{P_1} ; \frac{750}{V_2}=\frac{360}{840} \\
&V_2=1750 \mathrm{ml}=1.750 \mathrm{~L}
\end{aligned}
$$

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