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When BF3 is bombarded with neutrons, the boron undergoes an α decay, but the F is unaffected. A 0.20 mol sample of BF3 contained in a 3.0 L container at 298 K is bombarded with neutrons until half of the BF3 has reacted. What is the pressure in the container at 298 K?
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