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Chemistry Gaseous State ( Not In Syllabus ) General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

The partial pressure of three gases A, B and C enclosed in a container are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. If the molecular weights of A, B and C are in the ratio 6 : 3 : 2, then the ratio by weights they are taken in the container is -

A
1 : 1 : 1
B
1 : 3 : 9
C
1 : 4 : 9
D
36 : 9 : 4

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We know that P ∝ ∝ n ⇒ n ∝ ∝ P

⇒ Ratio of moles of A : B : C = 1 : 2 : 3

and Ratio of molecular wt. of A, B, C = 6 : 3 : 2

⇒ Ratio of wt. of A, B & C = 1 × 6 : 2 × 3 : 3 × 2

= 6 : 6 : 6

= 1 : 1 : 1

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