For $1 \ mol$ of gas,the plot of $pV$ vs $p$ is shown below. $p$ is the pressure and $V$ is the volume of the gas. What is the value of compressibility factor at point $A$?

  • A
    $1 - \frac{a}{RTV}$
  • B
    $1 + \frac{b}{V}$
  • C
    $1 - \frac{b}{V}$
  • D
    $1 + \frac{a}{RTV}$

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