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MHT CET · Chemistry · States of Matter

Equal masses of helium and oxygen are mixed in an empty container at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). What is the fraction of the total pressure exerted by helium?

  1. A \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  2. B \(\frac{1}{4}\)
  3. C \(\frac{8}{9}\)
  4. D \(\frac{7}{9}\)
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(C) \(\frac{8}{9}\)

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\(P_{He}/P_{total} = X_{He} = \frac{1/M_{He}}{1/M_{He} + 1/M_{O_2}}\) \(X_{He} = \frac{1/4}{1/4 + 1/32}\)