NEETChemistryStates of Matter
At the critical point, what happens to the horizontal portion of the isotherm?
Options
- AIt disappears.
- BIt merges into one point.
- CIt extends indefinitely.
- DIt becomes vertical.
Correct answer
B. It merges into one point.
Step-by-step solution
At the critical point, the horizontal portion of the isotherm merges into one point.