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The critical constants for water are 374 C, 217 atm and 0.05 L mol1. calculate a and b.

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a=3.92 L2 atm mol2; b=0.03 L mol1
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a=1.92 L2 atm mol2; b=0.028 L mol1
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a=1.64 L2 atm mol2; b=0.017 L mol1
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a=2.95 L2 atm mol2: b=0.011 L mol1
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Solution

The correct option is C a=1.64 L2 atm mol2; b=0.017 L mol1
Given,
Tc=374 C
Pc=218 atm
Vc=0.05 L mol1

We know,
a=3PcV2c
=3×218 atm×(0.05 L/mol)2
=1.635 L2atm mol2
1.64 L2atm mol2
Again,
b=Vc3=0.05 L mol13
=0.017 L mol1

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