Which is wrong according to kinetic theory of gases?

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of molecules is proportional to the absolute temperature

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Collisions between molecules are perfectly elastic

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Pressure is due to collisions between molecules

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There are no attractive forces between the molecules of gas

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Solution

The correct option is C Pressure is due to collisions between molecules
In kinetic theory of gases pressure is due to the molecules colliding with the walls of the container and not when molecules collide with each other.

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