In Van der Waals equation $\left( P + \frac{a}{V^2} \right)(V - b) = RT$,what do $a$ and $b$ represent?

  • A
    Both $a$ and $b$ represent correction in volume.
  • B
    Both $a$ and $b$ represent adhesive force between molecules.
  • C
    $a$ represents adhesive force between molecules and $b$ represents correction in volume.
  • D
    $a$ represents correction in volume and $b$ represents adhesive force between molecules.

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