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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

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by kratos
 
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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.

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