Given van der Waals constant for NH3, H2, O2 and CO2 are respectively 4.17, 0.244, 1.36 and 3.59, which one of the following is most easily liquefied ?
O2
H2
NH3
CO2
As we learnt that
Liquefaction of gases -
converting real gas into liquid state at high pressure and low temperature
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Ease of liquifcation of gas depends on intermolecular interaction between gas molecule. NH3 has dipole - dipole interaction so it can easily liquify.
Option 1)
O2
This is incorrect.
Option 2)
H2
This is incorrect.
Option 3)
NH3
This is correct.
Option 4)
CO2
This is incorrect.