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Chemical Engineering · Q293

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 293

Q293

Which of the following is not an extensive property?

A.
Free energy
B.
Entropy
C.
Refractive index
Answer
D.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
An extensive property is one which depends upon extent (mass) of the system. Since refractive index is not dependent on the amount it is not an extensive property.