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Critical temperature and inversion temperature of nitrogen are 126.2 K and 621 K, respectively. If Nitrogen gas is allowed to expand adiabatically at 300 K, its temperature:

A

increases

B

decreases

C

remains same

D

can't predict

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The correct Answer is:
B
Temperature of a gas decreases when it is expanded adiabatically below its inversion temperature.
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