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Assertion (A): The virial equation reduces to the ideal gas law at the limit of zero pressure. Reason (R): All correction terms in the virial series are multiplied by powers of or that vanish in this limit. 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

As (or ), , , and all go to zero, leaving . R is the correct reason for A.
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