JEE Main Chemistry question

Statement 1: 10,000 molecules of CO have the same volume at STP as 10,000 molecules of CO.

Statement 2: Both CO and CO are formed by combustion of carbon in presence of oxygen.

(A)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
(B)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1Correct
(C)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
(D)Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

Answer: (B)

Solution

By Avogadro's law, equal numbers of molecules of any gas occupy equal volumes at the same temperature and pressure, so Statement 1 is true for this reason alone, regardless of

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