Between $NH_3$ and $N_2$,which one has a higher value of $(i) \ a$ and which one has a higher value of $(ii) \ b$? (Where $a$ and $b$ are van der Waals constants.)

  • A
    $NH_3$ has higher $a$ and $N_2$ has higher $b$
  • B
    $N_2$ has higher $a$ and $NH_3$ has higher $b$
  • C
    $NH_3$ has higher $a$ and $NH_3$ has higher $b$
  • D
    $N_2$ has higher $a$ and $N_2$ has higher $b$

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