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  • Diffusion Rate: AsH3 vs. HCN - Understanding Gas Behavior
    HCN (hydrogen cyanide) will diffuse faster than AsH3 (arsine).

    Explanation:

    The rate of diffusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass (Graham's Law of Diffusion).

    * Molar mass of AsH3: 77.94 g/mol

    * Molar mass of HCN: 27.03 g/mol

    Since HCN has a lower molar mass than AsH3, it will diffuse faster.

    Therefore, HCN will diffuse faster than AsH3.

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