NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryStates of MatterPractice
The van der Waals equation for one mole of a real gas can be written as P + a V 2 V – b = R T . For the gases H 2 , N H 3 , and C H 4 , the value of 'a' b a r L – 2 m o l – 2 are 0.2453, 4.170 and 2.253 respectively. Which of the following can be inferred from the 'a' values?
Options
- AN H 3 can be most easily liquified
- BH 2 can be most easily liquified
- Cvalue of 'a' for C H 4 is less than that of N H 3 because it has the lower molar mass
- Dintermolecular forces are the strongest in hydrogen
Correct answer
A. N H 3 can be most easily liquified
Step-by-step solution
Van der Wall's constant 'a' gives information about force of attraction between gaseous molecules. Higher the value of 'a' higher will be force of attraction, and easier the liquefaction of gas. Order of intermolecular force of attraction = H 2 < C H 4 < N H 3