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Compressibility factor for hydrogen varies with pressure with positive slope at all pressure. Even at low pressure, repulsive forces dominate for hydrogen gas.

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In case of $H$, compressibility factor (Z) increases with pressure. At $273 K , Z>1$, which show that it is difficult to compress the gas as compared to ideal gas. In this case repulsive forces dominate. Note : For ideal gases, $Z=1$ For real gases $Z \neq 1$ If $Z<1$, negative deviation and the gas is more compressible than expected. If $Z>1$, positive deviation and the gas is less compressible than expected.
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Gaseous State:

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  • The intermolecular forces experienced between them are negligible.
  • Thus, translatory, rotatory and vibratory motions are observed prominently in gases.