NEETChemistryStates of Matter
What is the primary reason for the lower pressure exerted by real gases compared to ideal gases at high pressures?
Options
- AThe higher temperature of real gases
- BThe difference in the molecular composition of real gases
- CThe effect of molecular interactions due to molecular attractive forces
- DThe lower number of gas molecules in real gases
Correct answer
C. The effect of molecular interactions due to molecular attractive forces
Step-by-step solution
The lower pressure exerted by real gases at high pressures is due to the effect of molecular interactions resulting from molecular attractive forces.