The critical constants of P., T. and Vme of ethane, C₂He, were given as 48.2 atm, 305.4 K and 148 cm³ mol', respectively. Determine the pressure exerted by 74.6 g of ethane confined in a 200-cm³ container at 37.5 °C using (1) the ideal gas law. the reduced van der Waals equation.

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The critical constants of P., T. and Vme of ethane, C₂He, were given as 48.2 atm, 305.4 K and 148 cm³ mol', respectively. Determine the pressure exerted by 74.6 g of ethane confined in a 200-cm³ container at 37.5 °C using
(1)
the ideal gas law.
the reduced van der Waals equation.

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