JEE Main 2016ChemistrySolutionsMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2016 — Solutions Question with Solution

JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online)

Question

The solubility of N2 in water at 300 K and 500 torr partial pressure is 0.01 g L−1. The solubility (in g L −1 ) at 750 torr partial pressure is:

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Correct answer
D 0.015

Step-by-step explanation

p = KH X
where p→ Partial pressure of gas
X2→ Mole fraction of gas in solution
KH = Henry's law constant
So, p∝ solubility
p1p2 = s1s2 ⇒ 5000.01 = 750x
∴ x = 0.015 g/L

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