Of the following real gases,which would be expected to have the lowest van der Waals correction for intermolecular attractions? A)H₂ B)Cl₂ C)NH₃ D)O₂ E)not enough information to determine

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The van der Waals correction for intermolecular attraction is dependent on the size and polarizability of the molecule. The molecule with the smallest size and least polarizable electron cloud will have the lowest van der Waals correction. Among the given options, molecule A (H₂), which is hydrogen sulfide, has the smallest size and electron cloud, and hence, it would be expected to have the lowest van der Waals correction for intermolecular attractions.

Of the Following Real Gases,which Would Be Expected to Have