The value of van der Waals' constant 'a' for the gases O2, N2,NH3 and CH4are 1.360, 1.390, 4.170 and 2.253L2 atm mol-2 respectively. The gas which can most easily be liquifred is
(a) O2
(b) N2
(c) NH3
(d) CH4
Correct option (c) NH3
Explanation:
'a' is a measure of intermolecular forces of attraction among gas molecules. Greater the value of 'a' for a gas, the more easily the gas will be liquified.