In an open-end manometer, one end filled with mercury is attached to a gas-filled container and the — AITS & Test Series Chemistry Question

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In an open-end manometer, one end filled with mercury is attached to a gas-filled container and the other end is open to the atmosphere. If the gas pressure in the container is less than atmospheric pressure. (A) The Hg level will be higher in the arm open to the atmosphere (B) Hg will be forced out of the open and of the U-tube. (C) The difference between the Hg levels in the two arms will be greater than 76 cm. (D) The Hg level will be higher in the arm connected to the container.