Calculate the ratio of effusion rates of Cl₂ to F₂. A) 51.9 B) 0.535 C) 1.87 D) 1.37 E) 0.732

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The effusion rate is inversely proportional to the molecular weight of the gas. The molecular weights of Cl₂ and F₂ are approximately 98 and 88, respectively. Ratio of effusion rates = sqrt(Molecular weight of F₂) / sqrt(Molecular weight of Cl₂) = sqrt(88) / sqrt(98) ≈ 0.732. Therefore, the correct answer is E.

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