Consider the van der Waals constants,$a$ and $b$,for the following gases:
Gas $Ar$ $Ne$ $Kr$ $Xe$
$a / (atm \ dm^6 \ mol^{-2})$ $1.3$ $0.2$ $5.1$ $4.1$
$b / (10^{-2} \ dm^3 \ mol^{-1})$ $3.2$ $1.7$ $1.0$ $5.0$

Which gas is expected to have the highest critical temperature?

  • A
    $Kr$
  • B
    $Ne$
  • C
    $Xe$
  • D
    $Ar$

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