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Chemical Engineering · Q55

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 55

Q55

If we increase the pressure on a substance (which is at its triple point), then the triple point

A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains unchanged
Answer
D.
May increase or decrease ; depends on the substance

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
For a triple point the degree of freedom is zero. So, we can say any parameter can’t change its state. It is a fixed state point.