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The critical temperature of a substance is defined as : 

A

The temperature above which the substance decomposses

B

The temperature above which a substance can exist only as a gas

C

melting point of the substance

D

boiling point of the substance

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  • Critical temperature is least for

    A
    `H_2`
    B
    `He`
    C
    `CH_4`
    D
    `CO`

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    A
    greater is its extent of adsorption
    B
    lower its adsorption
    C
    lesser is the case of liquification
    D
    lesser is its volatile nature

  • The higher the critical temperature of the gas

    A
    greater is its extent of adsorption
    B
    lower is its adsorption
    C
    lesser is the case of liquification
    D
    lesser is its volatile nature

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