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When `PCl_(5)` is heated, it dissociates into `PCl_(3)` and `Cl_(2)`. The vapour density of the gas mixture at `200^(@)C` and at `250^(@)C` is `70` and `58`, respectively. Find the degree dissociation at two temperatures.

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To solve the problem of finding the degree of dissociation of \( PCl_5 \) at two different temperatures using the given vapor densities, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Reaction The dissociation reaction is: \[ PCl_5 \rightleftharpoons PCl_3 + Cl_2 \] ### Step 2: Determine the Molar Mass of \( PCl_5 \) The molar mass of \( PCl_5 \) can be calculated as follows: ...
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