The Graph Shows Isotherms of a Gas Plotted from Van

question 5

Multiple Choice

The graph shows isotherms of a gas plotted from van der Waal's equation. At which point is a mixture of liquid and vapor likely to be found?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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