Q. One mole of a monoatomic real gas satisfies the equation where b is a constant. The relationship of interatomic potential and interatomic distance r for the gas is given by

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Solution:

Here the given equation is .

On comparing with van der Waals' equation



That is .

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.