NEET2019ChemistryStates of MatterActual
A gas at 350   K and 15 bar has a molar volume 20 per cent smaller than that for an ideal gas under the same conditions. The correct option about the gas, and its compressibility factor Z is
Options
- AZ > 1 and repulsive forces are dominant.
- BZ > 1 and attractive forces are dominant.
- CZ < 1 and attractive forces are dominant.
- DZ < 1 and repulsive forces are dominant.
Correct answer
C. Z < 1 and attractive forces are dominant.
Step-by-step solution
Z = P V n R T as V is 20 % lesser than it would have been for an ideal gas. ∴ P V will be lesser than expected. ∴ Z < 1 Since the volume is lesser, the attractive forces are dominant.