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A gas at 2atm and 27∘C occupies 5L. What pressure is required to compress it to 2L while maintaining the temperature at 327∘C?

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Explanation

Given: P1 = 2atm, V1 = 5L, T1 = 27∘C = 300K, V2 = 2L, T2 = 327∘C = 600K. P1V1T1 = P2V2T2. P2 = P1×V1V2×T2T1 = 2×52×600300 = 2×2.5×2 = 10atm.