NEET2008Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Assertion : Liquid ( NH ₃ ) is used for refrigeration. Reason : Liquid ( NH ₃ ) quickly vapourises.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Step-by-step solution
Liq. NH ₃ has high heat of vaporisation (327 cal / g ) . So, it takes up lots of heat and helps in cooling. So, it is used in ice-plants.