The van der Waals constants for `CO_(2)` are a = 0.37 N- `m^(4) //m o l^(2) `and `b = 43 xx 10^(-6) m^(3) // m o l ` . What is the pressure exerted by the gas at `0^(@)C`, for a specific volume of 0.55 litre `//` mole, assuming Van der Waals equation to be strictly true? Also calculate the pressure under the same condition, assuming `CO_(2)` as an ideal gas.

Explanation

To solve the problem, we will use the Van der Waals equation and the ideal gas equation to find the pressure exerted by CO₂ at 0°C for a specific volume of 0.55 liters/mole.

### Step 1: Convert the specific volume from liters to cubic meters.
Given:
- Specific volume \( V = 0.55 \, \text{liters/mole} \)

To convert liters to cubic meters:
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