Q8 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2020 (11 Sep Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which of the curve $(Z v s p)$ will be followed by a real gas? Figure

  • A
    Pathway 3 only
  • Correct answer
    B
    Pathways 2 and 3 only
  • C
    Pathways 1 and 2 only
  • D
    Pathway 2 only

Solution

$\because Z=\frac{p V}{n R T}$ where, $ Z=\text { compressibility factor }, p=\text { pressure }$ $V=\text { volume, } n=\text { number of moles }$ $R=\text { gas constant }, T=\text { temperature, }$ Also, curves for $(Z v s p)$ (i) If $Z>1$ the gas show positive deviation from ideal behaviour and is less compressible. (ii) If $Z < 1$, gas show negative deviation. (iii) No, real gas give a straight line parallel to $(p)$. Hence, path way (2) and (3) only is the correct answer.

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

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