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In van der Waals’ equation of state for a non-ideal gas, the term that accounts for intermolecular forces is a. (V - b) b. RT c. (p + a/V^2 ) d. (RT)-1

In van der Waals’ equation of state for a non-ideal gas, the term that accounts for intermolecular forces is
a. (V - b)
b. RT
c. (p + a/V^2 )
d. (RT)-1

Grade:10

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Deepak Patra
askIITians Faculty 471 Points
9 years ago
Sol. In van der Waals’ equation of state : p + a/V^2 (V - b) = RT (for 1 mole) The first factor (p + a/V2) correct for intermolecular force while the second term (V - b) correct for molecular volume.

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