The van der Waals equation for gases is $\left(p+a\left(\frac{n}{V}\right)^{2}\right)(V-n b)=n R T$ The van der Waals constants a and b attempt to correct for the behaviour of real gases relative to ideal behaviour. The constants correct for which of the following: select all that apply.

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a corrects for the reduced attraction between molecules in real gases, leading to a reduced pressure compared to ideal gases.
b corrects for the reduced volume available for the molecules to move due to their finite size.

The Van Der Waals Equation for Gases Is (p+a(nV)2)(V−nb)=nRT\left(p+a\left(\frac{n}{V}\right)^{2}\right)(V-n b)=n R T(p+a(Vn​)2)(V−nb)=nRT

The Van Der Waals Equation for Gases Is $\left(p+a\left(\frac{n}{V}\right)^{2}\right)(V-n b)=n R T$