Among the following, the maximum deviation from ideal gas behavior is expected from

Among the following, the maximum deviation from ideal gas behavior is expected from
  1. He(g)
  2. CH4(g)
  3. NH3(g)
  4. H2(g)

Solution

The deviations from ideal gas depend on the temperature and pressure considered.

NH3 will show maximum deviation from ideal gas due more to dipole -dipole attractions i.e. presence of hydrogen bonding which leads to more attractive forces between molecules of NH3 and therefore vander waal constants i.e.  a&b are higher consequently ammonia is the one which shows the highest deviation under the same conditions among the given options.

Asked in: MHT CET Full Test 9

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