NEET Chemistry · Hard

States of Matter: EOS logic MCQ

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EOS logicHardQuestion 22068

Question

The pressure correction in van der Waals equation is added because observed pressure is:

  1. A
    Lower than ideal due to attractions
    Correct
  2. B
    Higher than ideal due to attractions
  3. C
    Independent of attraction
  4. D
    Always zero

Correct answer

Lower than ideal due to attractions

Explanation

Molecules are pulled back from the wall by neighbors.