Which of the following is equivalent to a pressure of 450 mm Hg?

• A. 0.592 atm
• B. 600 torr
• C. 1.00 atm
• D. 760 Pa

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that the problem asks to convert a pressure given in mm Hg to other pressure units to find an equivalent value.
2. Recall the key conversion factor between mm Hg and atm: \$1\ \text{atm} = 760\ \text{mm Hg}$.
3. Set up the conversion from 450 mm Hg to atm using the ratio: \(\text{Pressure in atm} = 450\ \text{mm Hg} \times \frac{1\ \text{atm}}{760\ \text{mm Hg}}\).
4. Calculate the numerical value from the above expression to find the pressure in atm (do not finalize the number here, just set up the calculation).
5. Compare the calculated atm value to the given options to identify which one matches the equivalent pressure.