MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Physical ChemistryGaseous stateReal gases
The pressure of real gases is less than that of ideal gas because of
A.increase in the number of collisions
B.finite size of particles
C.intermolecular attraction✓ Correct
D.increase in kinetic energy of the molecules.
Explanation
Due to forces of attraction called Van der Waal’s forces, real gases tend to show slightly lower pressure than ideal gases.
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