A cylinder containing nitrogen gas and some liquid water at a temperature of `25^(@)C`. The total pressure in the cylinder is 600 mm. The piston is moved into the cylinder till the volume is halved keeping the temperature constant. If the aqueous tension at `25^(@)C` is 23.8 mm, calculate the final total pressure in the cylinder.

Explanation

To solve the problem step by step, we will use Boyle's Law and the concept of partial pressures. Let's break it down:

### Step 1: Understand the Given Information
- Total pressure in the cylinder (P_total) = 600 mm
- Aqueous tension at 25°C = 23.8 mm
- The volume of the gas is halved (V2 = V1/2).
- Temperature is constant (T = constant).

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