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The vapour density of carbon dioxide [C=12, O=16] is:A.32B.16C.44D.22

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To calculate the vapor density of a compound, we need to determine the molar mass of the compound and divide it by the molar mass of hydrogen gas (H₂), which has a vapor density of 2.

The molar mass of carbon dioxide (CO₂) can be calculated as follows:

Carbon (C) molar mass = 12 g/mol
Oxygen (O) molar mass = 16 g/mol

Molar mass of carbon dioxide (CO₂) = (12 g/mol) + 2(16 g/mol) = 12 g/mol + 32 g/mol = 44 g/mol

Now, we can calculate the vapor density of carbon dioxide:

Vapor density = (Molar mass of carbon dioxide) / (Molar mass of hydrogen gas)
Vapor density = 44 g/mol / 2 g/mol = 22

Therefore, the correct option is D. 22