For real gases,the relation between $P$,$V$ and $T$ is given by the van der Waals equation,$(P + \frac{an^2}{V^2})(V - nb) = nRT$. For the following gases $CH_4, CO_2, O_2, H_2$,which gas will have $(i)$ highest value of $'a'$ $(ii)$ lowest value of $'b'$?

  • A
    $(i) CO_2, (ii) H_2$
  • B
    $(i) CH_4, (ii) O_2$
  • C
    $(i) H_2, (ii) CO_2$
  • D
    $(i) O_2, (ii) H_2$

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