MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4307

A mixture of 1 mole of CO and 2 moles of CO2 has a total pressure of 3 atm. What is the partial pressure of CO?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4307

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A mixture of 1 mole of CO and 2 moles of CO2 has a total pressure of 3 atm. What is the partial pressure of CO?

    • A) 1 atm
    • B) 2 atm
    • C) 1.5 atm
    • D) 0.5 atm

    Answer: 1 atm

    Explanation: Mole fraction of CO = 1/3, so P(CO) = 1 atm. Option C is incorrect partial pressure.