Which of the following statements is correct regarding the critical temperature $(T_c)$?

  • A
    It is the highest temperature at which liquid and vapour can coexist.
  • B
    Beyond the critical temperature,there is no distinction between the two phases and a gas cannot be liquefied by compression.
  • C
    At the critical temperature $(T_c)$,the surface tension of the system is zero.
  • D
    All of the above.

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Under which of the following conditions can a gas be liquefied?

Four gas cylinders containing $He$,$N_2$,$CO_2$ and $NH_3$ gases separately are gradually cooled from a temperature of $500 \ K$. Which gas will liquefy first?
(Given $T_C$ in $K - He: 5.3, N_2: 126, CO_2: 304.1$ and $NH_3: 405.5$)

Which of the following conditions is most favorable for the liquefaction of a gas?

Assertion : At critical temperature,liquid passes into gaseous state imperceptibly and continuously.
Reason : The density of liquid and gaseous phase is equal at critical temperature.

The critical temperature of $O_2$ is $154.3 \ K$ and the critical temperature of $N_2$ is $126.0 \ K$. Which gas will liquefy first during the liquefaction of air?

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