JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3rg072
Three moles of ammonia (a=4.17L2atmmol−2, b=0.0371Lmol−1) are contained in a 2.0L vessel at 400K (R=0.0821LatmK−1mol−1). Which statements are correct?
AThe pressure correction term an2/V2 is about 9.4atm
BThe free volume V−nb is about 1.89L
CThe van der Waals pressure is about 42.8atm
DThe ideal gas pressure is lower than the van der Waals pressure
Answer: A, B, C
an2/V2=4.17×9/4.0=9.38atm (A true). V−nb=2.0−3×0.0371=1.889L (B true). P=V−nbnRT−V2an2=1.8893×32.84−9.38=52.16−9.38=42.8atm (C true). Ideal: P=3×32.84/2.0=49.3atm, which is higher than the van der Waals value (D false).