Given van der Waals constant for NH3,H2,O2 and CO2 are respectively 4.17,0.244,1.36 and 3.59, which one of the following gases is most easily liquefied?
A
O2
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B
NH3
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C
CO2
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D
H2
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Solution
The correct option is BNH3
Critical temperature ∝ van der Waal constant 'a'
Maximum 'a'⇒ gas with maximum TC⇒ easiest liquification =NH3