Dry oxygen is trapped by a pellet of mercury in a uniform capillary tube which...

WAEC 1998

Dry oxygen is trapped by a pellet of mercury in a uniform capillary tube which is sealed at one end. The length of the column of oxygen at 27^oC is 50cm. if the pressure of the oxygen is constant, at what temperature will the length be 60cm?

A. 360.0^oC
B. 240.6^oC
C. 237.0^oC
D. 87.0^oC
E. 36^oC

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

T₁ = \(\frac{V_1T_2}{V_2} = \frac{60 \times (273 + 27)}{50}\)

= 360k

= 360 - 273

= 87.0^oC

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