Explain the physical significance of Van der Waals parameters-

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The van der Waals constant -apos-a-apos- represents the magnitude of intermolecular forces of attraction and the Van der Waals constant -apos-b-apos- represents the effective size of the molecules-

Explain the physical significance of Van der Waals parameters.

The van der Waals constant 'a' represents the magnitude of intermolecular forces of attraction and the Van der Waals constant 'b' represents the effective size of the molecules.