Explanation
An activity coefficient is a factor used in thermodynamics to account for deviations from ideal behavior in a mixture of chemical substances. Hence, for an ideal liquid solution, that deviation is 0, as the mole fraction of other substance is 0. So, the activity coefficient is unity.
Given: Mass of N_{2} = 56g
Mass of CO_{2} = 44g
Mass of CH_{4} = 16g
Solution: Moles of N_{2} = \dfrac{56}{28} = 2
Moles of CO_{2} = \dfrac{44}{44} = 1
Moles of CH_{4} = \dfrac{16}{16} = 1
Now, as we know, partial pressure of a gaseous component = mole fraction of the component * total pressure
Thus, partial pressure of CH_{4} = (\dfrac{1}{2 + 1 +1} * 720) mm Hg
= 180 mm Hg
Thus, the correct option is (B).
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