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Chemistry Gaseous State ( Not In Syllabus ) General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following postulates of kinetic theory of gases is not correct?

A
Gases consist of particles which are in continuous, random motion.
B
The particles are infinitely small and very close to each other.
C
The collisions of the particles with each other are elastic.
D
The pressure of a gas is caused by the collisions of gas particles with the wall of the container.

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The correct answer is:
B

: The particles of a gas are infinitely small and stay apart as far as possible.

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