The pressure of real gases is less than the pressure of an ideal gas because of:

Increase in number of collisions

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Finite size of molecule

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Increase in kinetic energy of molecules

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Intermolecular force of attraction

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Solution

The correct option is D Intermolecular force of attraction
Due to intermolecular forces of attraction, the collision of the gas molecules with the walls of the container decreases and thus the pressure of real gases is less than the pressure of an ideal gas

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