For real gases the relation between, P, V and T is given by van der Waals' equation
(P+an2V2)(V−nb)=nRT
where 'a' and 'b' are van der Waals' constants, 'nb' is approximately equal to the total volume of the molecules of a gas. 'a' is the measure of the magnitude of intermolecular attraction.
(i) Arrange the following gases in the increasing order of 'b' Give reason.
O2, CO2, H2, He
(ii) Arrange the following gases in the descending order of magnitude of 'a'. Give reason.
CH4, O2, H2