At low pressure,Vander Waal's equation is reduced to $\left[ P + \frac{a}{V^2} \right]V = RT$. The compressibility factor $(Z)$ can be given as

  • A
    $1 - \frac{a}{RTV}$
  • B
    $1 - \frac{RTV}{a}$
  • C
    $1 + \frac{a}{RTV}$
  • D
    $1 + \frac{RTV}{a}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

The pressure of a van der Waals gas is less than the pressure of an ideal gas because of

What is compressibility factor $(Z)$? Explain $(i)$ deviation factor $(Z = 1)$,$(ii)$ $Z > 1$,$(iii)$ $Z < 1$,$(iv)$ deviation graph,and $(v)$ the relation between molar volume and $Z$.

Compressibility factor,$Z$,of a gas is given as $Z = \frac{pV}{nRT}$.
$(i)$ What is the value of $Z$ for an ideal gas?
$(ii)$ For a real gas,what will be the effect on the value of $Z$ above Boyle's temperature?

$A$ gas deviates from ideal behaviour at a high pressure because its molecules

The deviation from the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$ is maximum under which of the following conditions?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo