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What is the chemical name of Dry Ice ?...

What is the chemical name of Dry Ice ?

A

Oxidane

B

Nitrogen oxide

C

Sulphur Dioxide

D

Carbon Dioxide

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The correct Answer is:
D
Dry Ice is the common name for solid carbon dioxide `(CO_2)`. It gets this name because it does not melt into a liquid when heated, instead, it changes directly into a gas (This process is known as sublimation).
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