Q.
One mole of a monoatomic real gas satisfies the equation p(V−b)=RT where b is a constant. The relationship of interatomic potential V(r) and interatomic distance r for the gas is given by
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Solution:
Here the given equation is P(V−b)=RT .
On comparing with van der Waals' equation
[P+V2a][V−b]=RT
That is a=0 .
It means only repulsive forces are present which are contributive only at very close distance so the potential energy will increase abruptly. i.e., graph C is correct.