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Mixing of two gases by diffusion is:

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reversible
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irreversible
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exothermic
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endothermic
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Solution

The correct option is B irreversible
Mixing of matter of different compositions or states is an irreversible process. So, the mixing of two gases by diffusion is irreversible.
Diffusion is a spontaneous process and the reverse process is nonspontaneous.

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