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Assertion (A): For a van der Waals gas the Boyle temperature is always higher than the critical temperature. Reason (R): for any van der Waals gas. Choose the correct option.

  1. ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. CA is true but R is false
  4. DA is false but R is true

Answer: A

and , so , which is greater than 1 for every gas. The ratio in R directly establishes A.
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