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Equal weights of \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) are mixed in an empty container at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). the fraction of the total pressure exerted by \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) is

  1. A \(1 / 9\)
  2. B \(1 / 2\)
  3. C \(8 / 9\)
  4. D \(16 / 17\)
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(C) \(8 / 9\)

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Ratio of number of moles of \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) are \[ \begin{array}{r} \mathrm{CH}_{4}: \mathrm{H}_{2}=\frac{x}{16} ; \frac{x}{2} \\ =1: 8 \end{array} \] Hence, partial pressure exerted by…