MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryPhysical ChemistryGaseous stateLiquefaction of Gases
An ideal gas can’t be liquefied because
A.its critical temperature is always above 0ºC
B.its molecules are relatively smaller in size
C.it solidifies before becoming a liquid
D.forces operative between its molecules are✓ Correct
Explanation
Ideal gas exists at higher temperatures and lower pressures, where there will be lower inter-atomic forces. Hence, the gas cannot liquefy.
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