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Van der Waals constant 'b' of Ar is 3.22×105 m3mol1. Calculate the molecular diameter (in nm) of Ar. (Given 3.43=40)

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2.00
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0.29
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1.30
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3.00
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Solution

The correct option is D 3.00
We know that, exclused volume 'b' is given as :
b=4× volume occupied by the molecules in one mole of a gas
=4×N0×(43πr3)
3.22×105=4×6.02×1023×43×227×r3
or r=(3.22×105×3×74×6.02×1023×4×22)
=0.1472×109 m
Diameter =2r=2×0.1472×109
=0.2944×109 m=0.2944 nm

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