The second virial coefficient of methane can be approximated by the empirical equation B(T) = a + e-c/T^2, where a = −0.1993 bar−1, b = 0.2002 bar−1, and c = 1131 K2 with 300 K < T < 600 K. What is the Boyle temperature of methane?

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The second virial coefficient of methane can be approximated by the empirical equation B(T) = a + e-c/T^2, where a = −0.1993 bar−1, b = 0.2002 bar−1, and c = 1131 K2 with 300 K < T < 600 K. What is the Boyle temperature of methane?

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