Consider the equation $Z = \frac{pV}{RT}$. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    When $Z = 1$,real gases are easily compressible.
  • B
    When $Z > 1$,real gases are more compressible than ideal gases.
  • C
    When $Z > 1$,real gases are difficult to compress.
  • D
    When $Z = 1$,real gases are difficult to compress.

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