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Arrange the following gases in increasing order of van der Waals constant 'a'
(A) Ar
(B) CH4
(C) H2O
(D) C6H6
Choose the correct option from the following.
ChemistryStates of MatterJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (08 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A D, C, B and A
  • B B, C, D and A
  • C C, D, B and A
  • D A, B, C and D
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A, B, C and D

The van der Waals' constant a is directly proportional to the intermolecular force of attraction; hence, the gas with greater value of  a can be most easily liquefied.The values of Vander Waal's constant 'a' for the given gases are:
    Gases                    Vander Waal's Constant 'a'
A. Ar                           1.35 L2 atm mol2
B. CH4                       2.25L2 atm  mol2
C. H2O                       5.536L2 atm mol2
D. C6H6                       18.57L2 atm mol2
 Increasing order of 'a' for the given gases
A<B<C<D

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