In which of the following conditions,the distance between the molecules of hydrogen gas would increase?
$(i)$ Increasing pressure on hydrogen contained in a closed container
$(ii)$ Some hydrogen gas leaking out of the container
$(iii)$ Increasing the volume of the container of hydrogen gas
$(iv)$ Adding more hydrogen gas to the container without increasing the volume of the container

  • A
    $(i)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    $(ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • C
    $(i)$ and $(iv)$
  • D
    $(ii)$ and $(iv)$

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