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In van der Waals equation of state for a real gas, the term that accounts for intermolecular forces is
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Options:
  • A Vm - b
  • B P + a V m 2
  • C RT
  • D 1/RT
Solution:
1717 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: P + a V m 2
Pressure correction factor accounts for intermolecular forces.

P+ na v m 2 v m nb =nRT

if n = 1 P+ a v m 2 is responsible for intermolecular forces

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