GCEChemistryStates of Matter and Gas Laws2024

Which of the following gases would deviate most from ideal gas behaviour at high pressure and low temperature?

AHelium
BHydrogen
CNitrogen
DCarbon dioxideCORRECT
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Gases deviate from ideal behaviour when intermolecular forces are significant and molecular volume is not negligible. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) has stronger intermolecular forces (due to its larger molecular size and polarity) compared to the other gases listed. Helium and hydrogen, being small and non-polar, behave most ideally. CO₂ is most easily liquefied, indicating greatest deviation.
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