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The triple point of ethyne, C2H2, is 192.4 K and 1.2 atm. What may be concluded from this informatio โ€” States of Matter Chemistry Question

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The triple point of ethyne, C2H2, is 192.4 K and 1.2 atm. What may be concluded from this information?

A.

Solid ethyne sublimes rather than melting at 1 atm pressure.

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B.

Solid ethyne is less dense than liquid ethyne.

C.

Solid ethyne is not thermodynamically stable at 193.0 K.

D.

A sample of ethyne at 192.4 K must have a pressure of 1.2 atm.

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