The volume of a certain quantity of a gas is 4.23 L at 747 mm Hg at 297 K. The volume occupied by the same quantity of gas under the same temperature and 700. torr is ________.

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Using Boyle's Law (P1V1 = P2V2), where P1 = 747 mm Hg, V1 = 4.23 L, P2 = 700 torr (which is equivalent to 700 mm Hg), we can solve for V2. V2 = (P1V1) / P2 = (747 mm Hg * 4.23 L) / 700 mm Hg = 4.51 L.

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