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At \(300\,\mathrm{K}\), the diffusion rate of one mole of an ideal gas is \(0.082\,\mathrm{L\,s^{-1}}\). What is the pressure (in atm) of this gas which can diffuse in \(100\,\mathrm{s}\)? \[ \left(R=0.082\,\mathrm{L\,atm\,mol^{-1}\,K^{-1}}\right) \]

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For one mole of an ideal gas, \[ \boxed{ PV=RT. } \] Always calculate the volume first, then substitute into the ideal gas equation.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Calculate the volume occupied by one mole of gas. Given diffusion rate, \[ 0.082\,\mathrm{L\,s^{-1}}. \] In \(100\,\mathrm{s}\), \[ V = 0.082\times100 = 8.2\,\mathrm{L}. \]

Step 2:
Apply the ideal gas equation. Using \[ PV=nRT, \] where \[ n=1,\qquad T=300\,\mathrm{K}, \] \[ P = \frac{nRT}{V} = \frac{1\times0.082\times300}{8.2} = 3\,\mathrm{atm}. \] Hence, \[ \boxed{3\,\mathrm{atm}} \] Therefore, \[ \boxed{(B)} \] is the correct answer.
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