Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an assumption of kinetic theory of gases?

  1. The actual volume of the gaseous molecules is negligible as compared to the total volume of the gas.

  2. The critical temperature is the measure of the kinetic energy of the molecule.

  3. The effect of gravity on motion of molecules is negligible.

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Given statement regarding the Kinetic Theory of gases is incorrect because it is not the critical temperature but only temperature which is the measure of the kinetic energy of the molecules. 

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