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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

Chemist

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  • 120 questions each
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Prelims Paper II covers chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2024 · Paper II, Chemistry · Q44 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2024 Chemistry Q44: Consider the following van der Waals' constant values of two gases…

QuestionGaseous state / van der Waals constants

Consider the following van der Waals' constant values of two gases X and Y :

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Prelims 2024 Paper II (Chemistry), Q44: figure printed with the question

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the van der Waals' constant values of X and Y in the table given above?

  1. (a) X is more easily liquefied than Y
  2. (b) Y is more easily liquefied than X
  3. (c) Ease of liquefaction does not depend upon the van der Waals' constant a
  4. (d) Ease of liquefaction does not depend upon the van der Waals' constant b

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