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Chemical Engineering · Q469

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 469

Q469

A solid is transformed into vapour without going to the liquid phase at

A.
Triple point
Answer
B.
Boiling point
C.
Below triple point
D.
Always

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Sublimation occurs below the triple point and at the triple point the three phases co-exist at equilibrium.