J.R. S. answered 04/29/22
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
Whenever a gas is collected over water, one must consider the vapor pressure of the water as part of the total pressure.
Total pressure = Pwater + PH2 + PO2
Total pressure = 17.5 torr + 742.5 torr + 55.5 torr
Total pressure = 815.5