Q. Positive deviation from ideal behaviour takes place because of
A) Molecular interaction between atoms and $pV/nRT > 1$
B) Molecular interaction between atoms and $pV/nRT < 1$
C) Finite size of atoms and $pV/nRT > 1$
D) Finite size of atoms and $pV/nRT < 1$
Explanation
(a)
If $Z > 1$, the gas is less compressible than expected from ideal behaviour and shows positive deviation usually at high pressure, $ie,\ pV > RT$
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