The critical temperature of $O_2$ is $154.3 \ K$ and the critical temperature of $N_2$ is $126.0 \ K$. Which gas will liquefy first during the liquefaction of air?

  • A
    $O_2$
  • B
    $N_2$
  • C
    Both will liquefy simultaneously
  • D
    Neither will liquefy

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Gases possess characteristic critical temperature which depends upon the magnitude of intermolecular forces between the particles. Following are the critical temperatures of some gases.
$Gases$$H_2$$He$$O_2$$N_2$
$Critical \ temperature \ (K)$$33.2$$5.3$$154.3$$126$

From the above data,what would be the decreasing order of liquefaction of these gases?

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Assertion : Gases do not liquefy above their critical temperature,even on applying high pressure.
Reason : Above critical temperature,the molecular speed is high and intermolecular attractions cannot hold the molecules together because they escape because of high speed.

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Explain the liquefaction of real gases and permanent gases.

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