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Question
The unit torr is related to the barometric height as :
Options
1 torr = l cm of Hg
1 torr = 0.76 m of Hg
1 torr = 1 mm of Hg
1 torr = 1m of Hg
Solution
The unit torr is related to the barometric height as : 1 torr = 1 mm of Hg
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