Which of the following gases will diffuse slowest under identical conditions? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following gases will diffuse slowest under identical conditions?
A. H₂
B. O₂
C. He
D. SO₂
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Graham's law: rate ∝ 1/√M. Higher molar mass → slower diffusion. Molar masses: H₂=2, He=4, O₂=32, SO₂=64. SO₂ has highest mass, diffuses slowest. H₂ diffuses fastest.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More chemistry Questions

Question #1
Isotope ¹⁴C is used for:
A. Smoke detectors
B. Sterilization
C. Cancer treatment
D. Radiocarbon dating

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Carbon-14 (half-life ~5730 years) is used to determine the age of archaeological and geological organic samples up to ~50,000 years. Cobalt-60 for cancer; Am-241 for smoke detectors.

This question belongs to: Science chemistry
Question #2
The compound CH₄ is named:
A. Methanol
B. Methane
C. Ethane
D. Propane

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
One carbon atom with four hydrogens is methane (CH₄). Ethane is C₂H₆, propane C₃H₈. Methanol is CH₃OH (alcohol). Methane is the simplest alkane.

This question belongs to: Science chemistry
Question #3
Ionization energy is maximum for:
A. Cl
B. Al
C. Mg
D. Na

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Across period 3, ionization energy increases from Na to Ar. Chlorine has high ionization energy due to high effective nuclear charge and small atomic radius, though Argon is highest. Among these, Cl has highest IE.

This question belongs to: Science chemistry