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A certain gas obeys \(\mathrm{P(V_m - b) = RT}\). The value of \(\left(\dfrac{\partial Z}{\partial P}\right)_T\) is \(\dfrac{xb}{RT}\). The value of x is _________. (Integer answer) (Z : compressibility factor)

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Write \(Z = PV_m/RT\), express \(V_m\) from the equation of state, and differentiate w.r.t. P at constant T.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
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Correct Answer: 1

Solution and Explanation

From \(P(V_m - b) = RT\): \(V_m = \dfrac{RT}{P} + b\).
\(Z = \dfrac{PV_m}{RT} = 1 + \dfrac{bP}{RT}\).
\(\left(\dfrac{\partial Z}{\partial P}\right)_T = \dfrac{b}{RT}\), compared with \(\dfrac{xb}{RT}\) gives x = 1.
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