Q12 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (08 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

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.

  • A
    D, C, B and A
  • B
    B, C, D and A
  • C
    C, D, B and A
  • Correct answer
    D
    A, B, C and D

Solution

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

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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