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In liquid gas equilibrium, the pressure of vapours above the liquid is constant at

A

Constant temperature

B

Low temperature

C

High temperature

D

None of these

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To solve the question regarding the pressure of vapors above a liquid in liquid-gas equilibrium, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Liquid-Gas Equilibrium**: - In a closed container with a liquid (e.g., water), some molecules at the surface will have enough energy to escape into the gas phase. This process is called evaporation. 2. **Vaporization and Condensation**: - As more molecules evaporate, the number of vapor molecules increases. Eventually, some of these vapor molecules will collide with the liquid surface and return to the liquid phase, a process known as condensation. 3. **Establishing Equilibrium**: - At a certain point, the rate of evaporation (forward process) will equal the rate of condensation (backward process). This state is known as dynamic equilibrium. - At equilibrium, the number of molecules evaporating and condensing remains constant over time. 4. **Vapor Pressure**: - The pressure exerted by the vapor molecules above the liquid at equilibrium is called vapor pressure (Vp). - This vapor pressure is dependent on the temperature of the liquid. 5. **Temperature Dependence**: - The vapor pressure is constant at a given temperature. If the temperature changes, the vapor pressure will also change. - Therefore, at a constant temperature, the vapor pressure remains constant. 6. **Conclusion**: - The pressure of vapors above the liquid is constant at constant temperature. ### Final Answer: The pressure of vapors above the liquid is constant at **constant temperature** (Option A). ---
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