A mixture of ideal gases has the following composition by mass : N2 O2 – McqOptions

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A mixture of ideal gases has the following composition by mass :
N₂ O₂ CO₂
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If the universal gas constant is 8314 J/kmolK, the characteristic gas constant of the mixture (in J/kgK) is _______.

A.

274.996

B.

247.996

C.

374.996

D.

174.996

Answer» B. 247.996

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